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Single Idea 20582

[filed under theme 24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / c. A unified people ]

Full Idea

Critics have argued that a global 'demos' would require a shared global identity.

Clarification

A 'demos' is a political community

Gist of Idea

World government needs a shared global identity

Source

Johanna Oksala (Political Philosophy: all that matters [2013], Ch.9 'Epi')

Book Ref

Oksala,Johanna: 'Political Philosophy' [Hodder and Stoughton 2013], p.125

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A Reaction

The great divisions are religion and language. The great unifiers are sport, arts and entertainment, plus basic human needs like food, health and housing. The reply is that there cannot be identity without differences, so global democracy is out.

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The 4 ideas from 'Political Philosophy: all that matters'

20568

The principles Rawls arrives at do not just conform to benevolence, but also result from choices [Oksala]

20574

Utilitarianism neglects responsibility, duties and rights [Oksala]

20578

Anarchists prefer local and communal government [Oksala]

20582

World government needs a shared global identity [Oksala]