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The birth of modern British politics, 1832-3

Posted on February 2, 2023 by odeboyz

The birth of modern British politics began in 1832 when the Whig government intervened in property rights. Firstly, ownership of rotten boroughs, which elected MPs, and secondly, slavery. Ownership of constituencies and slaves were felt to be against the public … Continue reading →

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Hedonism and the state’s interference in the lives of adults

Posted on October 17, 2019 by odeboyz

Hedonists believe ‘the pursuit of pleasure is the most important goal of human life’. Hedonists are tolerant. Each person’s pleasurable activities is theirs. Hedonists don’t recognise any role for states in legislating the personal conduct of adults. The only caveat … Continue reading →

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Euthanasia: a civic right

Posted on March 10, 2017 by odeboyz

They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow… They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. … Continue reading →

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Could an objective observer have identified Nazi Germany as the ‘worst of the worst’ in the 1930s?

Posted on February 9, 2017 by odeboyz

The horrors of the Holocaust were a pivotal turning point in international relations. Interventionists believe the Holocaust was preventable. They further believe that diplomats prevented intervention because nation-states were deemed to be sovereign in their domestic policies. Implicit in interventionist … Continue reading →

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Lethal Drugs and Lethal Sports

Posted on March 14, 2014 by odeboyz

Some drug taking and some lethal sports are illegal in Britain. They are illegal regardless of the rationality of the participants. It appears that the state believes that some activities are so lethal that any participant couldn’t be compos mentis … Continue reading →

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