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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / b. Devolution
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We would not want UK affairs to be settled by a world parliament [Russell]
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Democracy is inadequate without a great deal of devolution [Russell]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 2. Anarchism
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Anarchy does not maximise liberty [Russell]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / c. Direct democracy
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Groups should be autonomous, with a neutral authority as arbitrator [Russell]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / f. Against democracy
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On every new question the majority is always wrong at first [Russell]
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Unfortunately ordinary voters can't detect insincerity [Russell]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 8. Socialism
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When the state is the only employer, there is no refuge from the prejudices of other people [Russell]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 11. Capitalism
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Acquisition and low consumption lead to saving, investment, and increased wealth [Weber]
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When asceticism emerged from the monasteries, it helped to drive the modern economy [Weber]
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Men unite in pursuit of material things, and idealise greed as part of group loyalty [Russell]
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Capitalism is not unlimited greed, and may even be opposed to greed [Weber]
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Modern western capitalism has free labour, business separate from household, and book-keeping [Weber]
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