# Harold Laski — The New State character guide

> Harold Laski in The New State by Mary Parker Follett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Harold Laski, Mr. Laski

**First appearance:** 0006-iv-the-group-process-the-collective-feeling

## Who they are

British political theorist, cited for his views on pluralism and sovereignty.

## In the story

### [II: The Occupational Group](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_new_state_se/chapters/ii-the-occupational-group)

Mentioned in relation to pluralist theories of the state and group sovereignty.

### [XXVIII: Political Pluralism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_new_state_se/chapters/xxviii-political-pluralism)

Mentioned as a pronounced political pluralist whose work 'Studies in the Problem of Sovereignty' emphasizes multiple groups and challenges the abstract state.

### [XXIX: Political Pluralism and Sovereignty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_new_state_se/chapters/xxix-political-pluralism-and-sovereignty)

Implied as a pluralist whose views are addressed, particularly regarding the autonomy of groups and the rejection of the unified state.

### [XXXII: Political Pluralism (Concluded)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_new_state_se/chapters/xxxii-political-pluralism-concluded)

His book is cited for the implication that we do not have a sovereign state until we make one.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_new_state_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in the context of consent and sovereignty; his views are distinguished from the author's hopes for future sovereignty.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_new_state_se/chapters/endnotes)

Noted as an exception among writers on 'consent,' focusing on actual facts of today.

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