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Ideas for 'Deflationary Metaontology of Thomasson', 'Scientific Explanation' and 'The Laws'

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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism

245	Totalitarian states destroy friendships and community spirit [Plato]
	Full Idea: Excessively authoritarian government destroys all friendship and community of spirit in the state.
	From: Plato (The Laws [c.348 BCE], 697d)

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism

239	Education in virtue produces citizens who are active but obedient [Plato]
	Full Idea: Education in virtue produces a keen desire to become a perfect citizen who knows how to rule and be ruled as justice demands.
	From: Plato (The Laws [c.348 BCE], 643e)