Virtues - like courage, ambition and creativity - that drive a society towards wealth creation and its own defence.
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Strong civilisations will protect vulnerable members of society and provide freedom for every citizen to fulfil their potential.
The idea that much of nature reveals the work of an intelligent creator.
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A sentimental person or society will ignore the claims of reason and tradition and will be overwhelmed by the power of emotion.
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The institutions and values that a society can draw on - and must always replenish.
The values of a community - such as an aversion to indebtedness - that can protect against serious social ills.
The Tao is that body of moral conduct that all strong civilisations have come to revere.
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The extent to which the income of voters is derived directly from government.
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Social conservatives believe that strong families and traditional values underpin 'one nation'.
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The relational philosophy challenges the prevailing culture of materialism to take more account of family, faith and social responsibility.
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