Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Dennis Whitcomb, Sren Kierkegaard and Hugo Grotius

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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights

7402	Everyone has a right of self-preservation, and harming others is usually unjustifiable [Grotius, by Tuck]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy

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Democracy needs respect for individuality, but the 'community of friends' implies strict equality [Grotius]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / d. Representative democracy

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When we seek our own 'freedom' we are just trying to avoid responsibility [Kierkegaard]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / b. Against communitarianism

22091

Kierkegaard prioritises the inward individual, rather than community [Kierkegaard, by Carlisle]