“The greatest problem for the human species, the solution of which nature compels him to seek, is that of attaining a civil society which can administer justice universally.”

What??? Reston doesn't want "a civil society" or universal justice? This quote was tailor made for the United Nations.

I don't think he is talking about a United Nations. The point is merely that nature compels mankind to attain a civil society that treats all fairly with regard to justice. It does not automatically imply a socialist solution.

I think universal justice would be a great thing, and I agree with Reston; "a civil society which can administer justice universally" doesn't necessarily advocate a socialistic solution, nor does it support the United Nations (though I do like the idea of the UN).

Sorry. I meant to say I agree with Archer, not Reston. I might agree with Reston too, but I don't really know his opinion in detail.