11 ideas
| 23111 | If we say that freedom depends on rationality, the irrational actions are not free [Sidgwick] |
| 2385 | If a man suddenly develops an intention of doing something, the cause is out of his control, not in his will [Hobbes] |
| 2384 | Those actions that follow immediately the last appetite are voluntary [Hobbes] |
| 23059 | Self-interest is not rational, if the self is just a succession of memories and behaviour [Sidgwick, by Gray] |
| 4129 | It is self-evident (from the point of view of the Universe) that no individual has more importance than another [Sidgwick] |
| 20588 | Sidwick argues for utilitarian institutions, rather than actions [Sidgwick, by Tuckness/Wolf] |
| 22252 | Capitalism may actually be the best way to foster community [Conway,D] |
| 22253 | Capitalism is just the market, with optional limited government, and perhaps democracy [Conway,D] |
| 22256 | Capitalism prefers representative democracy, which avoids community decision-making [Conway,D] |
| 22255 | Capitalism breaks up extended families, and must then provide welfare for the lonely people [Conway,D] |
| 22257 | Capitalism is anti-community, by only valuing individuals, and breaking up families [Conway,D] |