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Full Idea
In so far as society commits itself to the principle of individuality of its citizens does it realise the unity and stability that constitute it a true 'State'.
Gist of Idea
A true state is only unified and stabilised by acknowledging individuality
Source
report of T.H. Green (works [1875]) by John H. Muirhead - The Service of the State II
Book Ref
Muirhead,John H.: 'The Service of the State: T.H. Green' [John Murray 2021], p.37
A Reaction
This asserts the liberal vision of a state, rather than asserting a fact. A state consistently mostly of slaves still seems to be a state, and may achieve a lot.
Related Idea
Idea 23038 People only develop their personality through co-operation with the social whole [Green,TH, by Muirhead]