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Thomas Hobbes presented a universe where, without an absolute political authority, every human being would exist in a state of constant war against all others.

The social contract has become a hallmark of government in more recent centuries; here's a history and explanation of this significant and important political tradition.

Rousseau used the Social Contract to expand and further develop his social, philosophical, and political ideas and concepts. The Social Contract established the liberal

There are signs that people, crippled by the financial crisis, are beginning to take out their anger on the elites, just as they did in the French Revolution.

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.

Philosophy of English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, noted for his concept of materialism and social contract theory projected in Leviathan. He also wrote De Cive.

Many of today's political viewpoints, whether Democrat or Republican in nature, are bourn from the philosophies of the ancient.

In Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes set out his doctrine of the foundation of states and legitimate government based on social contract theories.

This article discusses the concept of Rousseau's "General Will" as interpreted by Abbe Sieyes, Johann Fichte, and Giuseppe Mazzini in context to their own nations.

Many politicians and others have used the phrase 'the will of the people' but few really understand its deeper meaning. Here is an exploration of this political phrase.

The Age of Enlightenment has been crucial for developments and advances in human rights, education, and modern democracy.

John Locke was a near descendant of Thomas Hobbes, but they certainly didn't share the same political opinions and ideals. They had many conflicts and differences.

Enlightenment thinking applied the rational principles of the Scientific Revolution to social and political institutions, seeking to liberate man from the Old Regime.

Attempts to link documents in the Western tradition with the expansion of popular political participation may be disingenuous and mythical.

In the age of morality politics, United States citizens should be aware of two of the major law philosophies that dictate the purpose of our laws.

Weber and Durkheim offer different approaches to how socialization occurs, what the processes and stages are and to what degree society influences us in our daily lives.

Both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke wrote very important constitutional, philosophical and political works during the course of the 17th century.

5 steps for entering Brazil's internal market of 180 million people profitably for even small companies interested in Brazil for international business.

The spongeworthy "Seinfeld" reunion bit will come later. But the cringeworthy plot of the season premiere proves that it's wonderful to be trapped in eclectic Larry-land.

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!

Misogyny, racism, and hatred of gays fill the airwaves because hatred sells. Those who pander hatespeak are well paid media darlings.

Facebook is a popular social networking site. Like any mode of virtual communication, it's easy to become addicted to it. Uncover the danger signs.

Thomas Jefferson's efforts owed much to other writings of the colonial period yet his precise and beautiful prose resulted in a strong argument for American independence.

The war of entertainment is being won by visual media. Some people accept this, however, others like author Tim Dorsey, choose to fight.

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.

The 2008 Election season offers fertile ground for civic education, providing a living laboratory for understanding the US Constitution.

Perhaps the recent times of economic tail-spin have caused a considerable portion of America's dining public to rudely regress into inconsiderate degenerates?

The European Enlightenment came along with mixed blessings. While it ended slavery and the slave trade, it intensified the exploitation of the South by the North

The psychopath has antisocial traits coupled with and enhanced by callousness, ruthlessness, extreme lack of empathy, deficient impulse control, deceitfulness,

Citizens the world over, are clamoring for new leaders who will be custodians of a new social contract between workers, consumers, business, government and environment

The current economic turmoil is an unintended outgrowth of the successful efforts to control inflation, with a resulting increase in personal wealth and spending levels.