manner in which man fell from this primitive state of felicity is then described:
As families increased, means of subsistence began to lack, the nomadic life ceased, property was instituted, men established themselves firmly, and through agriculture families drew near each other, thereby language developed and through living together men began to measure themselves against each other, etc.... But here was the cause of the downfall of freedom; equality vanished. Man felt new unknown needs....<sup></sup>
Thus men became dependent like minors under the guardianship of kings; the human must attain its majority and become self-governing:
Why should it be impossible that the human race should attain to its highest perfection, the capacity to guide itself? Why should anyone be eternally led who understands how to lead himself?<sup></sup>
Further, men must learn not only to