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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'Brandom on Social Practices and Representations' and 'The Origins of Totalitarianism'

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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 7. Despair over Philosophy

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If we can't check our language against experience, philosophy is just comparing beliefs and words [Rorty]

21. Aesthetics / C. Artistic Issues / 7. Art and Morality

468	Musical performance can reveal a range of virtues [Damon of Ath.]

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]