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What justifies political power? Most philosophers argue that consent or democracy are important, in other words, it matters how power is exercised. But this book argues that outcomes primarily matter to justifying power.

Legitimacy of governments --- Justice --- Instrumentalism (Philosophy) --- Philosophy. --- political legitimacy, political authority, instrumentalism, justice, consent, democracy, public justification