My Political Philosophy

The political language of "left" or "right" is something that is distant to me as I consider myself not that well-versed in the political realm. However, because of my nature I often agree or disagree with some policies based on my personal thoughts. One of the greatest philosopher, Aristotle, famously points out that human beings are "political animals", meaning we are social creature with reasoning. In a sense by our nature, we as individual participate in a manner in which a society is form. Every person has their on set of standard and beliefs. With the ability to voice their own opinions and interact with each other, this become an important part of human nature. Aristotle 's theoretical speculation holds true as different political views …show more content…
For example, I believe in the government 's role of improving the life but not to the point where this "improvement" conflicts individual freedom. I believe in the acceptance of social equality to a certain degree without limiting the idea of capitalism or free market. I am against both large government and large institutions because of its power leading to a lack of direct control. I am all for government giving out welfares for those who are less fortunate, but I also believe it 's the citizen 's responsibility not to rely solely on it as a source of income. Taxation, I would have to argue it is necessary because the government depends on it to fully function, however most government activities should be transparent meaning run through by the people without any barrier blocking them. Institutions such a as press, media, and school should not be run by the government, because if it is the institution became an instrument expressing the element of bias. Mostly important, I believe that the government should be open for criticism and able to accept and change in a way benefitting both parties. I would label myself more of a pacifist rather than a guy who support full-out military activities. On Foreign policies, I feel that could be beneficial and is able to open connection to other countries. Foreign intervention in my opinion opens up the free market. These reasons are why I think I was placed as a "center-left moderate social libertarian." Comparing my results to the rest of the average quiz taker I would say I fall very close to them. With this I can draw a conclusion and say that the majority feels the same way as I do on political issues. The average, in fact, is focused at the center region showing majority are not extremely right or left. This common ground is where I think I stand on political issue as I take in account of basic perspective on different