Accomplished Quote by Jacques Maritain
“Thus society is born, as something required by nature, and (because this nature is human nature) as something accomplished through a work of reason and will, and freely consented to. Man is a political animal, which means that the human person craves political life, communal life, not only with regard to the family community, but with regard to the civil community.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Integral Humanism, Jacques Maritain, 1940
Human beings naturally desire political and communal life, which is realized through reason, will, and free consent.
In simple terms: People need community and politics, shaped by reason and will.
Key Takeaway
Engage responsibly in civic life.
Themes
politics
community
human nature
reason
will
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- voting
- community service
- public debate
- local governance
- civic education
Key Concepts
social contract
political theory
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reason guide political choices?
- What role does free consent play in society?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all individuals have equal capacity for rational political participation.
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