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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 1. Ideology
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Political choice can be by utility, or maximin, or maximax [Wolff,J]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 2. Anarchism
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A realistic and less utopian anarchism looks increasingly like liberal democracy [Wolff,J]
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It is hard for anarchists to deny that we need experts [Wolff,J]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 4. Social Utilitarianism
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Utilitarianism probably implies a free market plus welfare [Wolff,J]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy
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A system of democracy which includes both freedom and equality is almost impossible [Wolff,J]
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Democracy expresses equal respect (which explains why criminals forfeit the vote) [Wolff,J]
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Democracy has been seen as consistent with many types of inequality [Wolff,J]
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A true democracy could not tolerate slavery, exploitation or colonialism [Wolff,J]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / b. Consultation
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How people vote should be on public record, so they can be held accountable [Mill, by Wolff,J]
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Voting is a strict duty, like jury service, and must only be aimed at the public good [Mill]
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We should decide whether voting is for self-interests, or for the common good [Wolff,J]
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Condorcet proved that sensible voting leads to an emphatically right answer [Wolff,J]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / c. Direct democracy
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Direct democracy is inexperience judging experience, and ignorance judging knowledge [Mill]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / d. Representative democracy
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People can only participate in decisions in small communities, so representatives are needed [Mill]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / e. Democratic minorities
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Occasional defeat is acceptable, but a minority that is continually defeated is a problem [Wolff,J]
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