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'Topics', 'Contemporary Political Philosophy (1st edn)' and 'Aristotle's Theory of Substance'
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / a. Human distinctiveness
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Man is intrinsically a civilized animal [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 2. Population / a. Human population
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To maximise utility should we double the population, even if life somewhat deteriorates? [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / c. Difference principle
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The difference principles says we must subsidise the costs of other people's choices [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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Social contract theories are usually rejected because there never was such a contract [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 4. Social Utilitarianism
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Utilitarianism is no longer a distinctive political position [Kymlicka]
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The quest of the general good is partly undermined by people's past entitlements [Kymlicka]
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We shouldn't endorse preferences which reject equality, and show prejudice and selfishness [Kymlicka]
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Using utilitarian principles to make decisions encourages cold detachment from people [Kymlicka]
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Utilitarianism is irrational if it tells you to trade in your rights and resources just for benefits [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / b. Liberal individualism
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Modern liberalism has added personal privacy to our personal social lives [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / d. Liberal freedom
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Liberalism tends to give priority to basic liberties [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / g. Liberalism critique
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Marxists say liberalism is unjust, because it allows exploitation in the sale of labour [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism
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The 'Kantian' view of the self misses the way it is embedded or situated in society [Kymlicka]
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Communitarians say we should pay more attention to our history [Kymlicka]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / b. Against communitarianism
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Communitarian states only encourage fairly orthodox ideas of the good life [Kymlicka]
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