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'How the Laws of Physics Lie', 'The Human Animal' and 'Second Treatise of Government'
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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
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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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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 / 4. Citizenship
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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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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