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Should We Obey The Government?
Academy of Ideas
The Psychological Mechanisms Behind Belief in Political Authority
This chapter explores the intricacies of political authority and the consequentialist arguments for obedience to the government. It examines historical harms caused by governments and psychological biases that influence citizens' perceptions of legitimacy and their relationship with the state.
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