Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Jeremy Bentham, PG and Alexis de Tocqueville
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25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 1. Slavery
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Slavery undermines the morals and energy of a society [Tocqueville]
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25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 3. Free speech
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The liberty of the press is more valuable for what it prevents than what it promotes [Tocqueville]
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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality
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It is admirable to elevate the humble to the level of the great, but the opposite is depraved [Tocqueville]
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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality
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Equality can only be established by equal rights for all (or no rights for anyone) [Tocqueville]
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25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights
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Only laws can produce real rights; rights from 'law of nature' are imaginary [Bentham]
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25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights
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Large mature animals are more rational than babies. But all that really matters is - can they suffer? [Bentham]
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