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So-called 'savages' may be more virtuous than 'civilized' Europeans; cultural judgments are relative

Michel de Montaigne•January 1, 1970•1 min read

So-called 'savages' may be more virtuous than 'civilized' Europeans; cultural judgments are relative

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American democracy is shaped by its geography, laws, and customs—especially the spirit of equality

Alexis de Tocqueville