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20578 | Anarchists prefer local and communal government [Oksala] |
Full Idea: Anarchists advocate forms of governance such as communes and associations that are as local and close to the direct control of the people as possible. | |
From: Johanna Oksala (Political Philosophy: all that matters [2013], Ch.8) | |
A reaction: Which might explain why recent conservative governments have steadily eliminated local government in Britain. |
20574 | Utilitarianism neglects responsibility, duties and rights [Oksala] |
Full Idea: A focus solely on utility excludes considerations of personal responsibility and duty, as well as considerations of the basic rights of individuals. | |
From: Johanna Oksala (Political Philosophy: all that matters [2013], Ch.7) | |
A reaction: [He cites these as the common modern criticisms] The defence is to explain the value of each of these in utilitarian terms. There is a general problem (conceded by Mill) of motivation in utilitarianism. There's not much in it for me! |