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All the ideas for 'The Problem of Empty Names', 'The Origins of Totalitarianism' and 'The Work of a Free Person'

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5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 1. Naming / e. Empty names

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Unreflectively, we all assume there are nonexistents, and we can refer to them [Reimer]

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

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The ideal subject for dictators is not a fanatic, but someone who can't distinguish true from false [Arendt, by Oksala]

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Modern totalitarianism results from lack of social ties or shared goals [Arendt, by Oksala]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 11. Capitalism

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Once money is the main aim, society needs everyone to think wealth is possible [Weil]