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'Thinking About Mathematics', 'The Good State' and 'Atomism'
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights
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Experience, sympathy and history are sensible grounds for laying claim to rights [Grayling]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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The social contract sees society as constituted by and for individuals [Taylor,C]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 1. Social Power
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Politics is driven by power cliques [Grayling]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy
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It is essential for democracy that voting is free and well informed [Grayling]
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Democracies should require a supermajority for major questions [Grayling]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / d. Representative democracy
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A cap on time of service would restrict party control and career ambitions [Grayling]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / e. Democratic minorities
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Majority decisions are only acceptable if the minority interests are not vital [Grayling]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism
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Assigning a right based on a human capacity implies that the capacity should be developed [Taylor,C]
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If freedom depends on society and culture, the greatest freedom is in shaping them [Taylor,C]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / b. Against communitarianism
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Our reliance on other people close to us does not imply any political obligations [Taylor,C]
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