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Ideas for 'A Dictionary of Political Thought', 'Existence,Ontological Commitment and Fictions' and 'The Prince'

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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights

7595	The idea of a right seems fairly basic; justice may be the disposition to accord rights to people [Scruton]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions

6309	The principle foundations of all states are good laws and good armies [Machiavelli]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism

6305	To retain a conquered state, wipe out the ruling family, and preserve everything else [Machiavelli]

6306	People are vengeful, so be generous to them, or destroy them [Machiavelli]

6308	A sensible conqueror does all his harmful deeds immediately, because people soon forget [Machiavelli]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 3. Conservatism

7588	Allegiance is fundamental to the conservative view of society [Scruton]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / f. Against democracy

7594	Democrats are committed to a belief and to its opposite, if the majority prefer the latter [Scruton]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics

7593	Liberals focus on universal human freedom, natural rights, and tolerance [Scruton, by PG]