
Should We Obey The Government?
Academy of Ideas
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This chapter examines the moral implications of government actions in contrast to individual behaviors, using historical figures like a pirate and Alexander the Great to highlight different perceptions of power. It further critiques social contract theory and cognitive biases that enable societies to justify government actions that might otherwise be considered unjust.
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