In a world of small societies, size itself would likely act as some kind of deterrent to aggression. The problem of tyranny would also be much more manageable in a decentralized world. When faced with the threat of a large, aggressive outsider, small, decentralized political units have historically formed successful defense alliances. Explains Kirkpatrick's sale.
“…the world would be most happily governed if it consisted not of a few aggregations…with their accompaniments of despotism and tyrannic rule, but of a society of small States.” Saint Augustine, The Political Aspects of Saint Augustine’s City of God Should the states and provinces of nations separate and become politically autonomous? Should counties, cities, […]
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