Oakeshott's theory of civil association
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Michael Oakeshott has developed an original approach to political philosophy, but his theory is not without problems. Oakeshott's main concerns involve the nature of political philosophy and the structure and nature of the modern state. He regards political philosophy as the theory of civil association in the context of human conduct in general. Oakeshott regards political philosophy as a self-contained investigation of the internal rationality of politics, as theoretical rather than normative. However, this is not the only valid approach, and Oakeshott himself is sometimes prescriptive rather than purely theoretical.
Publication Name: Ethics
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0014-1704
Year: 1995
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Freedom as antipower
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The concept of freedom as antipower is preferable to the idea of freedom as noninterference, since the latter allows for a benign dictatorial model of the state. Freedom as antipower presents a picture that is inconsistent with any idea of subjugation or with living at someone's mercy. The elimination of subjugation and the maximization of individual choice will result in extreme subjugation, giving rise to antipower. Comparisons between the older antipower theory, which was replaced later by the noninterference theory, cast different implications for the backdrop of historical development.
Publication Name: Ethics
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0014-1704
Year: 1996
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Political justification, theoretical complexity, and democratic community
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A democratic community is comprised of citizens capable of comprehending social and political principles that govern the community. Members must become aware of the workings and principles advocated by philosophers and politicians. However, such is not the case with existing communities which claim to be democratic. Philosophers create the guiding principles in societies and are liable for making those principles consistent with the comprehensibility of the public, a moral duty which they often neglect.
Publication Name: Ethics
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0014-1704
Year: 1997
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