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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / b. The natural life
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People need society because the individual has too many needs [Plato]
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Rational animals begin uncorrupted, but externals and companions are bad influences [Chrysippus, by Diog. Laertius]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State
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All exchanges in a community are for mutual benefit [Plato]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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After a taste of mutual harm, men make a legal contract to avoid it [Plato]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 4. Citizenship
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People doing their jobs properly is the fourth cardinal virtue for a city [Plato]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / d. Elites
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Reluctant rulers make a better and more unified administration [Plato]
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Only rule by philosophers of integrity can keep a community healthy [Plato]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism
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Is there anything better for a community than to produce excellent people? [Plato]
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