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What does it mean?
Democracy is described as humanity's ultimate goal, with freedom as its essential support.
In plain terms
Democracy is the goal for humanity, supported by freedom.
What can you take from it?
Freedom is essential for democracy to endure.

Where it applies

  • political reform
  • global governance

Putting it to work

  • protect freedom to sustain democracy

Questions to consider

  • Is democracy inevitable?

Another view

It presents a teleological view that may not match historical reality.

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