Individuality vs. Conformity in Political Structures
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This 9 page research paper examines the role of the individual in the political process, a same process which also demands conformity. Specifically discussed are Plato's The Republic, Friedrich Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals and John Stuart Mill's On Liberty as each relates to the seemingly incompatible concepts of individuality and politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Principles Of Political Tradition / Then and Now
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A 10 page paper that considers three principles of political tradition: democracy, justice, and political involvement and relates them to the premise of both ancient and modern political traditions. The works of Plato, Aristotle, & Thucydides are focused upon quite heavily. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Meaning of Justice
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12 pages in length. The author discusses the works of Plato, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engel, and John Locke in relation to their theories of 'Justice.' Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Philosophical Relationship Between The Individual And Society
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This 4 page report discusses what the philosophical relationship is between a person and society and presents the thesis that it is a relationship of intelligence and morality being mutually dependent for existence. Thomas Hobbes and Plato are referenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ernest Gellner/ 'Nations and Nationalism'
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A 7 page analysis. In his book Nations and Nationalism, author Ernest Gellner addresses the topic of how the political forms that are so intrinsic to the modern world came into being—how did the concept of a 'nation' develop? What caused certain people to define themselves in this manner? How does this concept influence the present and the future? These and more questions are addressed by this slim volume. No additional sources cited.
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Nationalism / The Necessary Evil We Love To Hate
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A 5 page research paper which examines the book Blood & Belonging: Journey Into the New Nationalism by Michael Ignatieff. The writer demonstrates that Ignatieff's work delves deeply linto nationalism showing all its implications, positive and negative. No additional sources cited.
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A View Of Machiavelli / Political Actions And Morality
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This 5 page paper considers the concept of morality as it is presented in the writings of Machiavelli, especially Machiavelli's The Prince, and relates this notion of morality within the constructs of leadership. This paper considers the fact that Machiavelli appears to support the notion that the means always justify the ends in political situations, and that understanding this is the premise of strong leadership. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison of Machiavelli's and Hobbe's Views on Government
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This 20 page report discusses the political philosophers' understanding of government and a comparison of the two on some specific points. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Imaginary Conversation / Debate
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A 5 page fictional dialogue between Niccolo Machiavelli, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Friedriche Nietzsche, from the viewpoint of their histories and writings. These 4 men were responsible for many long held political philosophies.
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Machiavelli & Hobbes-The Beginnings of Political Thought
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A 9 page analysis of Machiavelli's The Prince and Hobbes' Leviathan as representative of the political theory and philosophy of their eras. The writer argues that even though Hobbes, like Machiavelli, was still very much concerned with the political institution of the monarchy, his work indicates that political thought was beginning to evolve toward a framework that included the rights of the citizenry. Quotations from the sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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