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Essays on secession

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Apr 6, 2022ACX

Highlights From The Comments On Self-Determination

Scott Alexander discusses various perspectives on self-determination, addressing issues like status quo bias, group rights, and the complexities of applying consistent principles to secession cases.

24 min read 3,625 words

Mar 30, 2022ACX

Who Gets Self-Determination?

Scott Alexander argues for a universal right to self-determination, critiquing the current paradigm of determining which groups qualify as 'peoples'.

20 min read 3,044 words

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