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The French Revolution Chapter I - The Political Theory of the Revolution Part 1
In which we explore the enduring and universal political theory underpinning the Revolution, asserting that true sovereignty resides not in rulers but in the community’s collective moral will, which must align with a higher authority of conscience or moral law. This reflection acknowledges the profound difficulties of expressing a communal will amid vast and complex societies, yet affirms the principle that no earthly governance can rightly override the genuine sovereign voice of the people.
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