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A disquisition on government

Book • 1851
In 'A Disquisition on Government', John C. Calhoun presents his comprehensive ideas on governance, emphasizing the need for a concurrent majority to safeguard minority interests against the tyranny of the majority.

He argues that without such mechanisms, democracy can lead to despotism.

The treatise was published posthumously in 1851 and reflects Calhoun's concerns about the growing power of the Northern United States over the South.

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Auron Macintyre
as a tract on politics and political theory by John C. Calhoun.
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John C. Calhoun's Disquisition on Government | Guest: Ryan Turnipseed | 7/16/25
Mentioned by Pete Quinones as one of the first books he read when he was questioning libertarianism.
Pete Reads John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' - Complete
Mentioned as one of the first books Pete read when he was questioning libertarianism.
Pete Reads John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' - Complete
Mentioned by Thomas when encouraging people to read it.
Episode 1227: The Solutions are Closer Than You Think w/ The Thought Crime Syndicate
Mentioned that Constante wrote his openly to a certain service people replaced and controlled by the elections.
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Pete Quiñones
while discussing libertarianism.
Pete Reads John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' - Complete

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