Ideas from 'The Good State' by A.C. Grayling [2020], by Theme Structure
[found in 'The Good State' by Grayling,A.C. [Oneworld 2021,978-1-78607-932-9]].
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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
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 1. Social Power
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Politics is driven by power cliques
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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
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Democracies should require a supermajority for major questions
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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
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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
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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality
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Liberty and equality cannot be reconciled
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 1. Basis of justice
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The very concept of democracy entails a need for justice
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / a. Legal system
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There should be separate legislative, executive and judicial institutions
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