The acceptance of corporatism causes us to deny and undermine the legitimacy of the individual as citizen in … - John Ralston Saul

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John Ralston Saul

The acceptance of corporatism causes us to deny and undermine the legitimacy of the individual as citizen in a democracy. The result of such a denial is a growing imbalance which leads to our adoration of self-interest and our denial of the public good.

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