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Did Harsanyi contribute to political philosophy?

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  • No

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Yes, John C. Harsanyi made a significant contribution to political philosophy by developing a method of social choice that is based on individual preferences. He argued that the best way to determine the outcome of a political decision is to aggregate the preferences of the individual voters, and that this can be done in a way that is fair and impartial.
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