Forward
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The objective of this message is to establish the outline of the Foundational Knowledgebase for goal #1, which is to characterize our end goals. An initial proposal for the outline is listed below, which is subject to debate and subsequent change to achieve the best path forward.
Foundational Knowledgebase Outline
Forward: Introduction to the Foundational Knowledgebase
A section to describe the design and goals of the Foundational Knowledgebase.
Forward: Methodology Used in Development of the Foundational Knowledgebase
A section to describe the methodology used to develop the Foundational Knowledgebase.
Forward: Content Guidelines of the Foundational Knowledgebase
A section to describe the content guidelines of the Foundational Knowledgebase.
Forward: Principles of Logic
A section to describe methods of logical deduction used to develop the Foundational Knowledgebase.
Dictionary
• Define key terms used.
• Define terms to be avoided. Provide the various common uses and potential ambiguities of word. Some example problem words include “conservative”, “progressive” and “liberal”.
Core Philosophy
Philosophy of Core Principles
Establishment of Core Principles
Define what the following means and the immediate logical consequences of each:
... Individual liberty
... justice
... honest and free markets
The development and proof of the core principles:
• Must not reply upon other constructs.
• Must not characterize complex interactions.
• Must be completely defensible without any issue, assumptions or ambiguously.
• Must not relate to specific issues or dealings.
The following sections will be used:
Core Liberty Principles
Core Justice Principles
Core Honest and Free Market Principles
Corollary Principles & Convictions
Philosophical analysis of complex interactions and specific dealing in each of these areas:
... Individual liberty
... justice
... honest and free markets
This analysis will not deal with or characterize government policies.
The following sections will be used:
Liberty - Issue Principles
Develop corollary principles and present conviction matters that directly relate to Core Liberty Principles.
Justice – Issue Principles
Develop corollary principles and present conviction matters that directly relate to Core Justice Principles.
Honest and Free Market – Issue Principles
Develop corollary principles and present conviction matters that directly relate to Core Honest and Free Market Principles.
Principles to Defend Principles
Philosophical analysis of constructs that can be used to defend principles. Introduces the concepts of governance.
Governance Design Principles
Philosophical analysis of the founding building blocks that governance rely on to achieve goals. Should work to develop “Governance Design Principles”. Topics include:
Government Purpose
Philosophical analysis of the purpose of government structures.
Scope of Government Functions
Philosophical analysis into the areas government nominally get involved with, from monetary policy, welfare, trade regulation and more.
Government Structures
Philosophical analysis of major governance structures, such as different branches and hierarchy of authority. Each section should cover positives and. The section can cover existing and theoretical structures including non-government solutions.
Funding Methods
Philosophical analysis on ways that governments nominally obtain funding. Section can cover existing and theoretical methods.
Methods of Representation
Philosophical analysis on different ways that an individual can be represented, such as with voting and caucusing. Each section should cover positives and weaknesses. Analysis should cover the resources required to be a representative and any biases introduced.
Government Policy Principles
Philosophical analysis of government policies. Should work to develop “Government Policy Principles”. Sections include:
Government Domestic Policies
Government Justice Policies
Government Monetary Policies
Government Border Protection
Government Foreign Policies
Military
Government Corruption Principles
Philosophical analysis on how government can go wrong. Should work to develop additional “Governance Design Principles”. Topics include:
• Causes of corruption, such as issues arising from the combination of multi-government powers.
• Multi-government corruption.
Government Course Correction Principles
Philosophical analysis on how to course correct a government that has gone wrong. Should work to develop “Government Course Correction Principles”.
Principles of Political Parties
Philosophical analysis on the principles of political parties. Should work to develop “Political Party Principles”. Topics include:
• Value
• Common structures
• Effects on government
• Effects on society
Types of Government
Philosophical analysis on different forms of government, from self-rule and beyond including anarchism, monarchism, democratic, republic, constitutional republic. Analyze each in light of the application of established principles and their likely long-term outlook.
Addendum: Governments Throughout the World
Analysis of governments throughout the world covering topics of:
• Adherence to written documents / constitutions.
• Adherence to developed principles.
Addendum: International Bodies Throughout the World
Analysis on international bodies such as the United Nations, EU, International Criminal Court. Topics include:
• Adherence to written documents / constitutions.
• Adherence to developed principles.
Addendum: Ideological Label Analysis
Analysis of various commonly used ideological labels and terms. (Repackaged material from the dictionary).
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