Ideas from 'Short History of Modern Philosophy' by Roger Scruton [1981], by Theme Structure

[found in 'A Short History of Modern Philosophy' by Scruton,Roger [ARK 1985,0-7448-0010-2]].

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5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 2. History of Logic
Nowadays logic is seen as the science of extensions, not intensions
18. Thought / C. Content / 2. Ideas
Cartesian 'ideas' confuse concepts and propositions
24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights
Allegiance is prior to the recognition of individual rights
25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights
A right is a power which is enforced in the name of justice