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Political Theory
Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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3 Dec 1791
Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights protects personal liberty by limiting government power.
Political Theory
Story
Power is the ability to carry out one’s will despite resistance.
- Max Weber
- 1922, posthumously, edited by Marianne Weber
Authority
Power compels by force and coercian; legitimate authority has no need for either.
Political Theory
Quote
Framework Models and How They Mislead
Models
Worldviews are models of reality, not reality itself. When they are treated as concrete truth, communication collapses because people stop comparing interpretations and start defending identity.
Political Theory
Essay
John Locke and the Limits of Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
Law loses its legitimacy when enforcement exceeds the crime.
Political Theory
Essay
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