PHI 2183 Chapter Notes -Robert Paul Wolff, Direct Democracy, De Jure
21 Apr 2014
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Basic premise: each of us has an overriding ability to be morally autonomous . Conclusion: a morally legitimate state is a logical impossibility. Xix argues all representative government of whatever sort is a compromise with the ideal of autonomous self rule. : only direct democracy will preserve autonomy while achieving collective self-rule. Majority rule of any sort is a compromise with autonomy, and representation, as. Xxiv good discussion on who we owe allegiance to. Part i: the conflict between authority and autonomy: the concept of autonomy. Premise: morally philosophy assumes men are responsible for their actions. Therefore men are metaphysically free and can choose how they shall act kant. Since he can choose, he is responsible for his actions: choosing not enough to automatically make him take responsibility for his actins, this involves additional burdens of gaining knowledge, reflecting on motives, Taking responsibility involves attempting to determine what one ought to do predicting outcomes, criticizing principles , etc.
