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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights
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7595
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The idea of a right seems fairly basic; justice may be the disposition to accord rights to people [Scruton]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 3. Conservatism
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7588
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Allegiance is fundamental to the conservative view of society [Scruton]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / b. Consultation
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20508
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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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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / c. Direct democracy
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20505
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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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20504
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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 / f. Against democracy
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7594
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Democrats are committed to a belief and to its opposite, if the majority prefer the latter [Scruton]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics
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Liberals focus on universal human freedom, natural rights, and tolerance [Scruton, by PG]
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