Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Tertullian, Confucius and Roger Scruton
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights
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Allegiance is prior to the recognition of individual rights [Scruton]
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The idea of a right seems fairly basic; justice may be the disposition to accord rights to people [Scruton]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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8989
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The benefits of social freedom outweigh the loneliness, doubt and alienation it brings [Scruton]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / d. Elites
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Men of the highest calibre avoid political life completely [Kongzi (Confucius)]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 3. Conservatism
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Confucianism assumes that all good developments have happened, and there is only one Way [Norden on Kongzi (Confucius)]
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7588
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Allegiance is fundamental to the conservative view of society [Scruton]
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8990
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So-called 'liberation' is the enemy of freedom, destroying the very structures that are needed [Scruton]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / f. Against democracy
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7594
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Democrats are committed to a belief and to its opposite, if the majority prefer the latter [Scruton]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics
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Liberals focus on universal human freedom, natural rights, and tolerance [Scruton, by PG]
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