The Importance of Public Spirit in a Successful Republic

This chapter discusses the significance of public spirit in a republic and how it can supplement the wisdom and virtue of the people. It emphasizes the need for virtuous and talented individuals for the public spirit to bind people together and make a republic successful. The chapter also critiques the idea of pure democracy and highlights the role of the aristocracy in tempering democracies and filtering the choice of leaders.

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