Ideas from 'Political Ideals' by Bertrand Russell [1917], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Political Ideals' by Russell,Bertrand [Spokesman 2007,978-0-85124-731-1]].
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5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 5. First-Order Logic
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Theoretical and practical politics are both concerned with the best lives for individuals
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / h. Respect
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Individuals need creativity, reverence for others, and self-respect
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / b. Devolution
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Democracy is inadequate without a great deal of devolution
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We would not want UK affairs to be settled by a world parliament
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 2. Anarchism
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Anarchy does not maximise liberty
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / c. Direct democracy
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Groups should be autonomous, with a neutral authority as arbitrator
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / f. Against democracy
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Unfortunately ordinary voters can't detect insincerity
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On every new question the majority is always wrong at first
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 8. Socialism
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When the state is the only employer, there is no refuge from the prejudices of other people
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 11. Capitalism
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Men unite in pursuit of material things, and idealise greed as part of group loyalty
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25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 5. Freedom of lifestyle
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We need security and liberty, and then encouragement of creativity
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25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 4. Property rights
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The right to own land gives a legal right to a permanent income
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29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / d. Heaven
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That our heaven is a dull place reflects the misery of excessive work in life
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