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All the ideas for 'Liberal Individualism and Liberal Neutrality', 'The Origins of Totalitarianism' and 'Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science'

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction
15308 Science is the reduction of diverse forces and powers to a smaller number that explain them [Kant]
24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism
20580 The ideal subject for dictators is not a fanatic, but someone who can't distinguish true from false [Arendt, by Oksala]
20579 Modern totalitarianism results from lack of social ties or shared goals [Arendt, by Oksala]
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / e. Liberal community
22818 Liberals are not too individualistic, because people recognise and value social relations [Kymlicka]