Ideas of Steven Lukes, by Theme
[British, fl. 1990, Professor at the LSE, and then New York University.]
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20. Action / A. Definition of Action / 1. Action Theory
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There is collective action, where a trend is manifest, but is not attributable to individuals
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 1. Social Power
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Power is the capacity of a social class to realise its interests
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The two-dimensional view of power recognises the importance of controlling the agenda
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Hidden powers are the most effective
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Power is a capacity, which may never need to be exercised
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The pluralist view says that power is restrained by group rivalry
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One-dimensionsal power is behaviour in observable conflicts of interests
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Political organisation brings some conflicts to the fore, and suppresses others
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The evidence for the exertion of power need not involve a grievance of the powerless
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Power is affecting a person in a way contrary to their interests
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Supreme power is getting people to have thoughts and desires chosen by you
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Power can be exercised to determine a person's desires
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 1. Ideology
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In the 1950s they said ideology is finished, and expertise takes over
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics
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Liberals take people as they are, and take their preferences to be their interests
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 11. Capitalism
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Anyone who thinks capitalism can improve their lives is endorsing capitalism
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