Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Stephen Houlgate, Ofra Magidor and Amartya Sen
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / a. Original position
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The original position insures that the agreements reached are fair [Sen]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / b. Veil of ignorance
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The veil of ignorance encourages neutral interests, but not a wider view of values [Sen]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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A social contract limits the pursuit of justice to members of a single society [Sen]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 4. Citizenship
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A person's voice may count because of their interests, or because of their good sense [Sen]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism
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Famines tend to be caused by authoritarian rule [Sen]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy
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Effective democracy needs tolerant values [Sen]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / b. Consultation
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Democracy as 'government by discussion' now has wide support [Sen]
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Democracy needs more than some institutions; diverse sections of the people must be heard [Sen]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 13. Green Politics
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Eradicating smallpox does not impoverish nature [Sen]
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