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'Second Treatise of Government', 'The Impossibility of Superdupervenience' and 'Democracy in America (abr Renshaw)'
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / b. The natural life
19906
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All countries are in a mutual state of nature [Locke]
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19882
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We are not created for solitude, but are driven into society by our needs [Locke]
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22673
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Wherever there is a small community, the association of the people is natural [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / c. A unified people
22676
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The people are just individuals, and only present themselves as united to foreigners [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 2. Population / b. State population
22679
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Vast empires are bad for well-being and freedom, though they may promote glory [Tocqueville]
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22680
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People would be much happier and freer in small nations [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / a. Natural freedom
19864
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In nature men can dispose of possessions and their persons in any way that is possible [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / b. Natural equality
19865
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There is no subjection in nature, and all creatures of the same species are equal [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights
19866
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The rational law of nature says we are all equal and independent, and should show mutual respect [Locke]
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19872
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The animals and fruits of the earth belong to mankind [Locke]
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19907
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There is a natural right to inheritance within a family [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State
19863
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Politics is the right to make enforceable laws to protect property and the state, for the common good [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
5654
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The Second Treatise explores the consequences of the contractual view of the state [Locke, by Scruton]
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19888
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A society only begins if there is consent of all the individuals to join it [Locke]
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6702
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If anyone enjoys the benefits of government (even using a road) they give tacit assent to its laws [Locke]
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19909
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A politic society is created from a state of nature by a unanimous agreement [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / d. General will
19910
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A single will creates the legislature, which is duty-bound to preserve that will [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions
22675
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In American judges rule according to the Constitution, not the law [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 4. Citizenship
19893
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Anyone who enjoys the benefits of a state has given tacit consent to be part of it [Locke]
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19894
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You can only become an actual member of a commonwealth by an express promise [Locke]
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19892
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Children are not born into citizenship of a state [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy
19885
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Absolute monarchy is inconsistent with civil society [Locke]
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22677
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A monarchical family is always deeply concerned with the interests of the state [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism
19886
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The idea that absolute power improves mankind is confuted by history [Locke]
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19903
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Despotism is arbitrary power to kill, based neither on natural equality, nor any social contract [Locke]
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19905
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People stripped of their property are legitimately subject to despotism [Locke]
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19904
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Legitimate prisoners of war are subject to despotism, because that continues the state of war [Locke]
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22683
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Despots like to see their own regulations ignored, by themselves and their agents [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / d. Elites
22669
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Aristocracy is constituted by inherited landed property [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 3. Government / b. Legislature
19895
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Even the legislature must be preceded by a law which gives it power to make laws [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 3. Government / c. Executive
19900
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The executive must not be the legislature, or they may exempt themselves from laws [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / a. Centralisation
22674
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In Europe it is thought that local government is best handled centrally [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution
19902
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Any obstruction to the operation of the legislature can be removed forcibly by the people [Locke]
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19908
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Rebelling against an illegitimate power is no sin [Locke]
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19911
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If legislators confiscate property, or enslave people, they are no longer owed obedience [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy
19901
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The people have supreme power, to depose a legislature which has breached their trust [Locke]
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19887
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Unanimous consent makes a united community, which is then ruled by the majority [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / b. Consultation
22678
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An election, and its lead up time, are always a national crisis [Tocqueville]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / d. Representative democracy
22682
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Universal suffrage is no guarantee of wise choices [Tocqueville]
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