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Philosophy
The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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monarchy
Philosophy; General philosophy
A political system defined by the supreme rule of a king or queen.
democracy
Philosophy; General philosophy
A political system where people share power by voting. Many democracies have people vote for “representatives” who have the majority of the ruling power. (Representative ...
original position
Philosophy; General philosophy
A position within John Rawls's theory of justice that sets ideal conditions for deliberation and the production of a social contract. Rawls argues that rational principles for ...
virtue
Philosophy; General philosophy
A positive characteristic, which is generally discussed in ethics. Courage, moderation, and wisdom are the three most commonly discussed virtues. Some people are also said to be ...
difference principle
Philosophy; General philosophy
A principle of John Rawls's theory of justice (i.e. “Justice as Fairness”) that requires that we only allow economic and social inequality if it benefits the least-well-off group ...
retributive justice
Philosophy; General philosophy
A principle of justice that states that punishment as some form of harm is the appropriate response to crime. Retributive justice often states that the punishment should be ...
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