It is not the function of our Government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the Government from falling into error.

Robert H. Jackson

American Communications Assn. v. Douds

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Topic

Citizen and state Role of government

Author

Robert H. Jackson

Source

American Communications Assn. v. Douds

Medium

Supreme Court opinion Legal opinion

Genre

Legal writing

Language

English

Time

1950 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Supreme Court Justice Judge Lawyer

From

United States

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Jackson, Robert H. United States, Supreme Court. American Communications Assn. v. Douds. United States Reports, vol. 339, 8 May 1950, pp. 382-453. Justia, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/339/382/.

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Theodor Adorno

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Topic
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Author

Theodor Adorno
Source
Minima Moralia
Genre
Philosophical literature
Language
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Time
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Original Citation

Adorno, Theodor. Minima Moralia: Reflexionen aus dem beschädigten Leben [Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life]. Suhrkamp Verlag, 1951.

Current Citation

Adorno, Theodor. Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life, translated by E. F. N. Jephcott. Verso, 2020.