A Misconceived Discourse on Political Obligation

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In much of the post-Hobbesian discourse on political obligation, the question is defined as an inquiry into the reasons why a citizen should obey the law, but this depoliticizes political obligation and fails to appreciate its specific nature. Legal, civil and political obligation are distinguished and it is argued that political obligation properly so-called is concerned with such things as the citizen's obligation to take an active interest in political life, to promote the well-being of his community and to help redress its injustices. The paper then goes to explore why political obligation was confused with civil obligation and with what consequences.

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