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One needs to know what the hierarchy of values are from which one takes inspiration, and in a democratic society this is
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"One needs to know what the hierarchy of values are from which one takes inspiration, and in a democratic society this is the subject of continuous democratic debate"

- Rocco Buttiglione

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This quote by Rocco Buttiglione speaks with the importance of comprehending the hierarchy of worths in a democratic society. He suggests that in order to take motivation from the values of a democratic society, one need to initially comprehend the hierarchy of values that are in location. This hierarchy of worths is something that is continuously being disputed and gone over in a democratic society, as various individuals have different opinions on what values should be focused on. This argument is vital to the functioning of a democratic society, as it allows for different point of views to be heard and considered. Ultimately, the hierarchy of worths that is established in a democratic society should be reflective of the cumulative worths of its residents. By comprehending the hierarchy of values in a democratic society, one can take inspiration from the values that are most important to the cumulative.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rocco Buttiglione somewhere between June 6, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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