
Crisis and Catharsis
Secondary Rules
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Maintaining Unity through Central Authority
The chapter delves into the importance of maintaining unity through a central office, drawing parallels between religious scriptures and legal texts. It explores the necessity of resolving interpretive disagreements to continue living together under foundational documents like the Constitution or the Bible. The conversation also touches on the concept of institutional authority in interpreting legal texts and the challenges of amending foundational documents through collective action.
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