Articles related to "Political Philosophy"
Anarchism 101: A Radical Political Philosophy
Far from being violent terrorists, most modern anarchists are progressive activists interested in peace, justice, and social change.
anarchism 101 • progressive activists • political philosophy • black bloc • mainstream news
Far from being violent terrorists, most modern anarchists are progressive activists interested in peace, justice, and social change.
anarchism 101 • progressive activists • political philosophy • black bloc • mainstream news
Early Thinkers' Ideas on Justice in Politics
Martin Luther King, Jr, Rousseau, Hobbes, Plato. Different philosophy, same subject. Who is right?
political justice • political philosophy • polical science • aristotle • plato
Martin Luther King, Jr, Rousseau, Hobbes, Plato. Different philosophy, same subject. Who is right?
political justice • political philosophy • polical science • aristotle • plato
Election Years Bring Out The Political Rhetoric.
The disabled need to know the philosophy of all political parties.
disabled • political rhetoric • political philosophies • placebos • civil rights
The disabled need to know the philosophy of all political parties.
disabled • political rhetoric • political philosophies • placebos • civil rights
Enjoying Political Philosophy
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers might seem a bit musty, 'outdated' or just plain boring. Here are suggestions to help make reading them worthwhile!
political theory • reading • required reading • plato • aristotle
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers might seem a bit musty, 'outdated' or just plain boring. Here are suggestions to help make reading them worthwhile!
political theory • reading • required reading • plato • aristotle
Political philosophy more important to the disabled.
Philosophy may be more important to the disabled than issues.
philosophy • political affiliation • disabled
Philosophy may be more important to the disabled than issues.
philosophy • political affiliation • disabled
Reasons to Read Political Theory
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers have much to say about our politics, business and personal lives. Here are good reasons to read their 'outdated' works.
plato • aristotle • political theory • political philosophy • business
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers have much to say about our politics, business and personal lives. Here are good reasons to read their 'outdated' works.
plato • aristotle • political theory • political philosophy • business
The Political Philosophy of Karl Marx
Karl Marx founded a controversial political theory that had serious effects in the twentieth century. His vision of 'utopia' was appealing though impossible.
marx's theory of social change • communist utopia • nineteenth century german revolutionaries • marxism and proletariats • working conditions in the late 1800's
Karl Marx founded a controversial political theory that had serious effects in the twentieth century. His vision of 'utopia' was appealing though impossible.
marx's theory of social change • communist utopia • nineteenth century german revolutionaries • marxism and proletariats • working conditions in the late 1800's
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke
John Locke was a near descendant of Thomas Hobbes, but they certainly didn't share the same political opinions and ideals.
thomas hobbes • john locke • hobbes • locke • philosophy
John Locke was a near descendant of Thomas Hobbes, but they certainly didn't share the same political opinions and ideals.
thomas hobbes • john locke • hobbes • locke • philosophy
John Locke
The ideas of John Locke can be found in the United States Declaration of Independence as well as in the modern political views of government.
john locke • empiricism • philosophy • deceleration of independence • government
The ideas of John Locke can be found in the United States Declaration of Independence as well as in the modern political views of government.
john locke • empiricism • philosophy • deceleration of independence • government
Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
Many of today's political viewpoints, whether Democrat or Republican in nature, are bourn from the philosophies of the ancient.
political philosophy • thomas hobbes • john locke • jean-jacques rousseau • founding fathers influences
Many of today's political viewpoints, whether Democrat or Republican in nature, are bourn from the philosophies of the ancient.
political philosophy • thomas hobbes • john locke • jean-jacques rousseau • founding fathers influences
Mental Rambles in Thoreau Country
Spring thoughts on Thoreau's legacy at the edge of Thoreau country.
henry david thoreau;natural history;political phil
Spring thoughts on Thoreau's legacy at the edge of Thoreau country.
henry david thoreau;natural history;political phil
Sociology Theory 101 – Social Stratification
Social stratification exists in contemporary society under the social class system - from poor to rich and with varying degrees in between.
social stratification theory • estate system • caste system • social class system • caste system sociology
Social stratification exists in contemporary society under the social class system - from poor to rich and with varying degrees in between.
social stratification theory • estate system • caste system • social class system • caste system sociology
Comparing Barack Obama to Franklin D. Roosevelt
America's 32nd president, Franklin Roosevelt, tackled the Great Depression with his New Deal approach. Will Barack Obama, the president-elect, become the new FDR?
barack obama • franklin d. roosevelt • u.s. presidents • u.s. economy • the new deal
America's 32nd president, Franklin Roosevelt, tackled the Great Depression with his New Deal approach. Will Barack Obama, the president-elect, become the new FDR?
barack obama • franklin d. roosevelt • u.s. presidents • u.s. economy • the new deal
Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady
Biography of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, scientist (chemist) and lawyer, the first woman prime minister of the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland.
margaret thatcher biography • baroness thatcher • thatcher iron lady • thatcherism • thatcher the downing years
Biography of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, scientist (chemist) and lawyer, the first woman prime minister of the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland.
margaret thatcher biography • baroness thatcher • thatcher iron lady • thatcherism • thatcher the downing years
Jean Jacques Rousseau Biography
Brief biography and works of Jean Jacques Rousseau, known for Émile or on Education, Dissertation, the New Héloïse, Social Contract, Discourses on the Sciences and Arts.
jean jacques rousseau • emile or on education • jean jacques rousseau biography • julie or the new heloise • rousseau voltaire
Brief biography and works of Jean Jacques Rousseau, known for Émile or on Education, Dissertation, the New Héloïse, Social Contract, Discourses on the Sciences and Arts.
jean jacques rousseau • emile or on education • jean jacques rousseau biography • julie or the new heloise • rousseau voltaire
Poetry of the Commonplace
Themes of power, conflict, personal fulfilment in the workplace and everyday life--these provide inspiration for writers who focus on people's daily realities.
politics and everyday life • work poetry • tom wayman and adult literature • charles bukowski and skid row • technique versus context in poetry
Themes of power, conflict, personal fulfilment in the workplace and everyday life--these provide inspiration for writers who focus on people's daily realities.
politics and everyday life • work poetry • tom wayman and adult literature • charles bukowski and skid row • technique versus context in poetry
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Machiavelli's The Prince is known for its ruthless tactics for gaining absolute power and for its abandonment of conventional morality.
the prince • machiavelli • machiavelli the prince • niccolo machiavelli • machiavelli prince
Machiavelli's The Prince is known for its ruthless tactics for gaining absolute power and for its abandonment of conventional morality.
the prince • machiavelli • machiavelli the prince • niccolo machiavelli • machiavelli prince
Barthes – Left Wing Myth vs. Right Wing Myth
In his most widely read volume, Mythologies, semiotician and philosopher Roland Barthes discusses the usage of political myth by left wing and right wing ideologues.
barthes mythologies • left wing myth • right wing myth • left wing propaganda • right wing propaganda
In his most widely read volume, Mythologies, semiotician and philosopher Roland Barthes discusses the usage of political myth by left wing and right wing ideologues.
barthes mythologies • left wing myth • right wing myth • left wing propaganda • right wing propaganda
Barthes – The Mythic Form, How to Read a Myth
When it comes to reading mythical language or deciphering the meaning of myth, Roland Barthes postulates three categories of thought, avenues of analysis.
interpreting myth • roland barthes mythologies • mythologist • become a mythologist • creating mythology
When it comes to reading mythical language or deciphering the meaning of myth, Roland Barthes postulates three categories of thought, avenues of analysis.
interpreting myth • roland barthes mythologies • mythologist • become a mythologist • creating mythology
On Liberty
Discussion of John Stuart Mill's essay On Liberty.
john stuart mill • on liberty • utilitarianism
Discussion of John Stuart Mill's essay On Liberty.
john stuart mill • on liberty • utilitarianism
Philosophy – Study Roland Barthes, Mythologies
Roland Barthes' "Mythologies" takes structuralist argument of linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, crafts it into a critical lens through which to critique social messaging.
roland barthes • roland barthes mythologies • study roland barthes • study barthes mythologies • philosophy myth
Roland Barthes' "Mythologies" takes structuralist argument of linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, crafts it into a critical lens through which to critique social messaging.
roland barthes • roland barthes mythologies • study roland barthes • study barthes mythologies • philosophy myth
Philosophy – Subcultures, Aesthetics, Punk Rock
In reading Dick Hebdige's "Subculture: The Meaning of Style," students of philosophy encounter the themes of alienation, incorporation, denial of the punk subculture.
dick hebdige • subculture meaning of style • punk rock aesthetic • subversive philosophy • bricolage
In reading Dick Hebdige's "Subculture: The Meaning of Style," students of philosophy encounter the themes of alienation, incorporation, denial of the punk subculture.
dick hebdige • subculture meaning of style • punk rock aesthetic • subversive philosophy • bricolage
Sociology, Philosophy – Marxist Conflict Theory
Karl Marx was a highly influential sociologist and political scientist responsible for Conflict Theory as well as The Communist Manifesto, along with Friedrich Engels.
karl marx • friedrich engels • the communist manifesto • marxist conflict theory • sociology karl marx
Karl Marx was a highly influential sociologist and political scientist responsible for Conflict Theory as well as The Communist Manifesto, along with Friedrich Engels.
karl marx • friedrich engels • the communist manifesto • marxist conflict theory • sociology karl marx
Who is Mr. Hu?
China's Communist Party chooses Hu Jintao as the country's next leader. Who is Hu Chentao, and what will the decisions taken at this conference mean for China's future?
hu chentao • chinese communist party • communism in china • chinese communist party conferences
China's Communist Party chooses Hu Jintao as the country's next leader. Who is Hu Chentao, and what will the decisions taken at this conference mean for China's future?
hu chentao • chinese communist party • communism in china • chinese communist party conferences
A Libertarian Primer
A broad overview of the Libertarian philosophy, and a recap of recent events within the Reform Party.
libertarian • reform party • politics • censorship • presidential election
A broad overview of the Libertarian philosophy, and a recap of recent events within the Reform Party.
libertarian • reform party • politics • censorship • presidential election
Causes of the Civil War: Taxes and Tariffs
john c. calhoun • south carolina • tariffs • treason • state rights
john c. calhoun • south carolina • tariffs • treason • state rights
Book Review of Confessor by Terry Goodkind
Richard Rahl finally saves the world but not without enveloping everything learned and everyone met from the first ten books of the Sword of Truth series.
confessor • confessor review • terry goodkind • sword of truth • sword of truth series
Richard Rahl finally saves the world but not without enveloping everything learned and everyone met from the first ten books of the Sword of Truth series.
confessor • confessor review • terry goodkind • sword of truth • sword of truth series
Disability needs to be viewed in a new light.
Leaders need to look upon disability not as an inability but rather as an undiscovered ability.
fiscal sound • socially needed • ability not inability • disabled • needed change in the status quo.
Leaders need to look upon disability not as an inability but rather as an undiscovered ability.
fiscal sound • socially needed • ability not inability • disabled • needed change in the status quo.
Education In Africa
It describes educational activities of Africa. And further development would also be found there for the visitors.
education • development • africa
It describes educational activities of Africa. And further development would also be found there for the visitors.
education • development • africa
Free Online College Classes
Attending college can be expensive. Many online colleges offer free online distance learning (minus the degree) without breaking the bank.
online college classes • distance learning online • college distance learning • online universities • online education
Attending college can be expensive. Many online colleges offer free online distance learning (minus the degree) without breaking the bank.
online college classes • distance learning online • college distance learning • online universities • online education
McCain or Obama: Boost for the Stock Market?
The stock market continues to plummet and investors look to McCain or Obama to keep spending under control and no new taxes.
mccain presidency • mccain health care proposals • obama health care proposals • mccain tax proposals • obama tax proposals
The stock market continues to plummet and investors look to McCain or Obama to keep spending under control and no new taxes.
mccain presidency • mccain health care proposals • obama health care proposals • mccain tax proposals • obama tax proposals
The Eighteenth Century Philosophes
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
The Philosophical Gourmet Report
Considering graduate study in philosophy? If so, be sure to visit The Philosophical Gourmet Report 2000-2001, a site which bills itself as "A Ranking of Graduate Programs in Philosophy in the English-Speaking World."
philosophy • academic philosophy • philosophy programs • graduate philosophy programs • undergraduate philosophy programs
Considering graduate study in philosophy? If so, be sure to visit The Philosophical Gourmet Report 2000-2001, a site which bills itself as "A Ranking of Graduate Programs in Philosophy in the English-Speaking World."
philosophy • academic philosophy • philosophy programs • graduate philosophy programs • undergraduate philosophy programs
The Problem with Utopias
Utopias have been described in popular novels for 500 years. They are popular despite the weakness of the depiction, especially when compared to a dystopia.
utopia • utopian literature • dystopia • dystopian literature • bliss
Utopias have been described in popular novels for 500 years. They are popular despite the weakness of the depiction, especially when compared to a dystopia.
utopia • utopian literature • dystopia • dystopian literature • bliss
Philosophy – Study Roland Barthes, Mythologies
Roland Barthes' "Mythologies" takes structuralist argument of linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, crafts it into a critical lens through which to critique social messaging.
roland barthes • roland barthes mythologies • study roland barthes • study barthes mythologies • philosophy myth
Roland Barthes' "Mythologies" takes structuralist argument of linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, crafts it into a critical lens through which to critique social messaging.
roland barthes • roland barthes mythologies • study roland barthes • study barthes mythologies • philosophy myth
Beaver Rock
A battle between humans and beavers and the humans are bringing out their secret weapon - rock music
humor • wildlife • beavers • beaver • tallahassee
A battle between humans and beavers and the humans are bringing out their secret weapon - rock music
humor • wildlife • beavers • beaver • tallahassee
BEST ELECTION DAY MOVIES
A short overlook of some of my favorite black and white political movies.
election • voting • frank capra • frank sinatra • marx brothers
A short overlook of some of my favorite black and white political movies.
election • voting • frank capra • frank sinatra • marx brothers
Bob Barr Rejects Racist Donations
Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr is making a wiser choice than Ron Paul on accepting donations from public racists.
is ron paul a racist • bob barr rejects racist donations • racist ron paul newsletters • 2008 libterarian presidential nominee • bob barr campaign
Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr is making a wiser choice than Ron Paul on accepting donations from public racists.
is ron paul a racist • bob barr rejects racist donations • racist ron paul newsletters • 2008 libterarian presidential nominee • bob barr campaign
Dissing Cowboys
Using "cowboy" as a perjorative does a disservice to the historical figures.
dissing cowboys • hollywood images • cowboy as a perjorative • iconic american figure • american myth
Using "cowboy" as a perjorative does a disservice to the historical figures.
dissing cowboys • hollywood images • cowboy as a perjorative • iconic american figure • american myth
Ecology Resources - Spirituality and Ethics
Ecology as a research topic has a strong focus on spiritual, as well as practical and ethical, concerns.
the trumpeter • orion magazine • journal of buddhist ethics • earthlight • forum on religion and ecology
Ecology as a research topic has a strong focus on spiritual, as well as practical and ethical, concerns.
the trumpeter • orion magazine • journal of buddhist ethics • earthlight • forum on religion and ecology
Go To the People Movement
Examination of the Russian "Go to the People" movement, a student exodus to the peasant countryside with the goal of encouraging a revolution.
go to the people movement • narodnik movement • alexander herzen • tsarist russia • russian revolutionaries
Examination of the Russian "Go to the People" movement, a student exodus to the peasant countryside with the goal of encouraging a revolution.
go to the people movement • narodnik movement • alexander herzen • tsarist russia • russian revolutionaries
Hierarchy as a Worldview in the Middle Ages
The medieval need for hierarchical structure based on religious Neo-platonic philosophy has shaped our way of life and perspective of the world.
medieval neo-platonist philosophy • hierarchy in humanistic psychology • aristotle's great chain of being • analogy to connect visible universe to the invisib • patriarchic medieval worldview
The medieval need for hierarchical structure based on religious Neo-platonic philosophy has shaped our way of life and perspective of the world.
medieval neo-platonist philosophy • hierarchy in humanistic psychology • aristotle's great chain of being • analogy to connect visible universe to the invisib • patriarchic medieval worldview
Libertarians Gone Local
This article is about the progress made locally by Libertarian politicians, and the greater impact that winning local elections can have in the future.
local government • elections • libertarian
This article is about the progress made locally by Libertarian politicians, and the greater impact that winning local elections can have in the future.
local government • elections • libertarian
Logic and Philosophy
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
Marx's Superstructure and Levels of Society
Marx believed that society is shaped by the dominant capitalist class, the owners of production, but that the lower classes will eventually start a revolution.
marx and means and ownership of production in soci • dominant capitalist class and proletariat working • capitalist control and exploit workers through ide • three levels of society and importance of conditio • economic factors influence thought and morals of s
Marx believed that society is shaped by the dominant capitalist class, the owners of production, but that the lower classes will eventually start a revolution.
marx and means and ownership of production in soci • dominant capitalist class and proletariat working • capitalist control and exploit workers through ide • three levels of society and importance of conditio • economic factors influence thought and morals of s
Palin and Clinton Crack the Glass Ceiling
Clinton exemplifies the feminist movement and Palin is part of the generation of post-feminine women, both of whom benefited from the political battles of the past.
hillary clinton • sarah palin • clinton and feminism • palin and post-feminism • clinton and palin contrasts
Clinton exemplifies the feminist movement and Palin is part of the generation of post-feminine women, both of whom benefited from the political battles of the past.
hillary clinton • sarah palin • clinton and feminism • palin and post-feminism • clinton and palin contrasts
Poetry and Identity in New Zealand and Palestine
Creative writers in different cultures have been the voice of their people in times of war and hardship, showing surprising parallels across language and distance.
poetry and politics • maori poetry and songs • middle east artists and politics • creative expression and culture • colonialism and cultural identity
Creative writers in different cultures have been the voice of their people in times of war and hardship, showing surprising parallels across language and distance.
poetry and politics • maori poetry and songs • middle east artists and politics • creative expression and culture • colonialism and cultural identity
Promoting Dialogue Against Violence
How you seek to achieve order in communities depends on what you see as the root of conflict, a lack of empathy or more "political" causes.
reducing urban crime • causes of violence in communities • promoting dialogue through living libraries • hobbes • locke and rousseau and contract theory
How you seek to achieve order in communities depends on what you see as the root of conflict, a lack of empathy or more "political" causes.
reducing urban crime • causes of violence in communities • promoting dialogue through living libraries • hobbes • locke and rousseau and contract theory
Sociology – Cooley's "The Looking Glass Self"
The looking-glass self is a popular theory within the sociological field known as symbolic interactionism. It explains a formation of self-image via reflection.
sociology cooley • sociology looking glass self • sociology the other • sociology theory cooley • symbolic interactionism
The looking-glass self is a popular theory within the sociological field known as symbolic interactionism. It explains a formation of self-image via reflection.
sociology cooley • sociology looking glass self • sociology the other • sociology theory cooley • symbolic interactionism
The Philosophy of Good and Evil in Humanity
Evil is a problem in the world, but is it also necessary? Most people have heard the term "necessary evil," but whether it's accurate is a matter for consideration.
problem • evil • problem of evil • good and evil • good vs evil
Evil is a problem in the world, but is it also necessary? Most people have heard the term "necessary evil," but whether it's accurate is a matter for consideration.
problem • evil • problem of evil • good and evil • good vs evil
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