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He doesn't really refute the concept as much as he suggests the system was better than others at the time.

• carbocation 16y ago
  In his lectures, at least, he argues not only that the system was better than others at the time, but also that the founders designed it in a far more democratic way than people give them credit for in retrospect. Perhaps this was not emphasized in the book; it's been awhile since I read it.
  • moultano 16y ago
    It is a very difficult thing to argue for the correct amount of credit to give a historical figure. I respect anyone who tries.