Combining Philosophers

Ideas for John Rawls, Alexis de Tocqueville and Ian Dunt

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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract

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Power is only legitimate if it is reasonable for free equal citizens to endorse the constitution [Rawls]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / d. General will

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In 1794 France all individual and legal rights were suppressed by the general will [Dunt]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions

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In American judges rule according to the Constitution, not the law [Tocqueville]