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The Democratic Fallacy?— A Dialogue

The Democratic Fallacy?— A Dialogue

Jim and Sara have just left the philosophy class they take together and are walking on campus. Jim: I heard some people talking on the bus, saying they want to see Bernie Sanders contest Hilary Clinton’s nomination at the Democratic convention. They think he’s been screwed over by the way the delegates are partitioned, among other things. Sara: I heard something like that, too. I’m sympathetic, but I already heard complaints about how undemocratic that would be. Jim: Undemocratic? Hell,…

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