Sir Thomas More's 'Utopia'/ Writing Style
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This 5 page research paper examines the classic 1516 futuristic novel, Utopia by Sir Thomas More. Specifically discussed are More's literary technique and writing style as well as offers a comparison between the cultural and historical situation in which the work was produced to the cultural and historical situation in which it was read. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Sirtom.wps

Capitalism vs. Planned Socialism
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A 5 page investigation of the similarities and differences between capitalism and planned socialism. Examples are given of both. The writer posits that true capitalism does not exist anywhere in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: CapSoc.wps

Michael Walzer/On Toleration
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A 10 page analysis that offers a critical analysis of Michael Walzer's book On Toleration. In this book, philosopher Michael Walzer does not present a philosophical defense of toleration, such as one finds in John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty.' Instead, Walzer offers the reader 'a historical and contextual account of toleration and coexistence, one that examines the different forms that these have actually taken and the norms of everyday life appropriate to each' (1997, p. 3). The writer discusses the book's strengths and weaknesses, drawing on additional sources that serve to substantiate Walzer's points. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: 99walzer.wps

Primary Features of 18th & 19th Century Liberal and Conservative Thought
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A 5 page paper which explores the liberal and conservative thought as expressed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill and Edmund Burke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Libcons.wps

Private Arms Possession And Community
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The debate over the right to bear arms and the need in American society to control guns and violence has reached an apogee since the incident at Littleton, Colorado, High School. The view of Thomas Hobbes, in Leviathan, shows a world where man will fight to the death all those not himself. In order to protect and defend life, man must come together in a new definition of 'self'. To organize into community is to distribute power and to make a commitment to a stated set of rules. This 10 page paper argues that Hobbes' philosophy can be aligned against that of Kant, who set the value of man within their schema of society. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KTguncom.wps

Democratic Opposition-Tolerant Electoral Process: Advantages and Contrasts with Other Systems
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A 7 page outline of the advantages of the democratic opposition-tolerant electoral process. Contends that this is the best political system in the world and addresses the problems countries such as Russia have experienced in trying to transition to democracy. Summarizes that the democratic opposition-tolerant electoral process which allows free speech is superior to any political system in the world. While there may be trials and tribulations involved in is initial implementation, and indeed in its ongoing function, this is true regardless of a country's relative economic status or political culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPpolSys.wps

THE RELVEANCE OF ROUSSEAU TODAY
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This essay examines the relevance of Jean Rousseau's "Social Contract" today. Topics covered include the right to vote in a democracy, the admonision against force, and the will of the majority. Topics from current events are used to compare the importance of Rousseau's words, close to four centuries after they were written.
Filename: MTrourel.rtf

Authority / A Socio-Political Analysis
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The subject of authority is discussed in relationship to political ideology and class. This 8 page paper suggests that societal reaction to authority is inextricably linked with liberalism and conservatism as well as social status. The Rodney King beating and trial is used as one illustration. The paper includes Weber's interpretation of authority. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Authorit.wps

Political Oppression & Morally Justifiable Violence / A Philosophical Argument
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A 5 page paper that provides philosophical arguments for the use of violence as a morally justifiable response to political oppression. This paper looks at the perspectives of philosophers including Plato, Cicero, Kant and Hume. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Justviol.wps

Pornography And Liberalism
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A 7 page review of works concerning political controversy over pornography. The writer is particularly concerned with legal issues that have been raised by liberals who are inherently more open-minded about pornography in general. Bibliography lists 10+ sources.
Filename: Pornlibl.wps