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Ideas for 'A Dictionary of Political Thought', 'The Laws' and 'Rights of Man'

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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

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A people, not government, creates a constitution, which is essential for legitimacy [Paine]

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

245	Totalitarian states destroy friendships and community spirit [Plato]

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]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism

239	Education in virtue produces citizens who are active but obedient [Plato]