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NL888 Posted 13 years ago
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? I regard class distinctions as unjustified and, in the last resort, based on force?

Does "I regard class distinctions as unjustified and, in the last resort, based on force" mean "I regard class distinctions as unjustified and, as the last measure, we should eliminate the class distinctions which are based on force?"

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I am strongly drawn to a frugal life and am often oppressively aware that I am engrossing an undue
amount of the labor of my fellow-men. I regard class distinctions as unjustified and, in the last resort, based on force. I also believe that a simple and unassuming life is good for everybody, physically and mentally.
  

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" That's not stated, although somewhat implied. But I think Einstein's focus is on the value of each individual. He isn't advocating a violent revolution.

— Clive

  • " That's not stated, although somewhat implied.
  • But I think Einstein's focus is on the value of each individual.
  • He isn't advocating a violent revolution.
  • Clive
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Does "I regard class distinctions as unjustified and, in the last resort, based on force" mean "I regard class distinctions as unjustified Yes
and, as the last measure, we should eliminate the class distinctions which are based on force?" That's not stated, although somewhat implied. But I think Einstein's focus is on the value o
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Well, what does "in the last resort, based on force" mean? What based on force? Based on force to realize individualism?
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He says that class distinction are based on force. He does not explicitly say that they should be eliminated.
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So he says that class distinctions can only exist by force (without force the distinctions will disappear)?
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