The determinacy of Republican Policy: A reply to McMahon

Article Abstract:

The Indeterminacy of Republican Policy, according to Christopher McMahon is that, in some policy contexts, supplementation is required if determinate conclusions about policy are to be obtained. But it is argued that republican theory requires the promotion or maximization of freedom as nondomination and domination can be economically and usefully reduced if there is a distinct, nondominating agency like the republican state, that establishes a suitable range of empowered choices for all.

Science & research, Research, Interpretation and construction, Republicanism, McMahon, Christopher

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The many as one: integrity and group choice in paradoxical cases

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In group decisions, proper connection between outcomes and reasons may not be possible, even setting aside human foibles and the limits of vision and understanding. The distribution of views within the representative body may not be paradoxical, when the views of the population as a whole are included.

Integrity

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On the Many as One: A reply to Kornhauser and Sager

Article Abstract:

Lewis A. Kornhauser and Lawrence G. Sager in the 'Many as One look' highlights an issue that is of great importance in political theory. Kornhauser and Sager argued that collegial courts are vulnerable to the doctrinal paradox.

Political science, Political philosophy

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