Fear of Knowledge and Power
In the past, many rulers believed that knowledge was dangerous. They felt that if people learned even a little, the […]
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The Role of the Nobles’ Retainers
The retainers of the nobility were men who served powerful lords and shared in their military life. Because many of
Reflection and the Weakening of Authority
Everything that teaches people to think, reflect, and compare ideas naturally weakens systems of absolute authority. When individuals begin to