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Knowledge must forever govern ignorance, and a people who would be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. Popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy--or perhaps both.--James Madison,...

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Published in:Philosophy & technology 2001-04, Vol.14 (1), p.93
Main Author: Pfaffenberger, Bryan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Knowledge must forever govern ignorance, and a people who would be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. Popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy--or perhaps both.--James Madison, 1815[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2210-5433
2210-5441
DOI:10.1007/s12130-001-1006-5