Authoritarianism

John Locke and Liberalism Martin A. Tornquist John Locke (1632-1704), the English philosopher and figure of the Enlightenment, has had a huge influence on developing political ideas that remain up to our present day. It’s hard to picture what, for example, the political landscape of the United States would look without him. In this text, I will look at some of his most prominent political ideas. John Locke is one of history’s most prominent purveyors of that elusive, desirable and dangerous…

Proponents of the personality theories argue that individuals who demonstrate traits associated with “Right-Wing Authoritarianism” or “Social Dominance Orientation,” which can be defined respectively as the desire to be overly deferential to authority figures and cling to traditional societal values, as well as the desire to dominate and or be superior to others. These…

In his satirical essay “A Modest Proposal” Jonathan Swift uses cannibalism as a means to mock the English government. As a whole, his essay is shocking and grotesque at first, but it is also important to the direct critique of those who are in power. When Swift wrote this essay, the population of Ireland was suffering from the effects of British Colonization. Those who were in power neglected to help the disempowered, which included the vast majority of Ireland population (Professor Makdisi).…

“A World of Nightmares Never Seen Before”: The Authenticity of Government in Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta During 1945, the leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, killed himself where only a few months later were the bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These events eventually led to the conclusion of the Second World War. However, shortly after came the dawn of the Cold War, a time where there were tensions between the two superpowers of the Soviet Union and the United…

Observing a group of children, one will certainly notice a variety of characteristics and mannerisms unique to each individual child. A range of interactions will ensue, from stereotypically good behavior to negative altercations which may leave the observer questioning why and how a young, innocent child would act such a way. Although a variety of influences affect child behavior, from TV shows to diet, one of the most direct contributors to how kids act is the style in which their parents…

“betters” of society, those disinterested individuals, would retain positions necessary to determine the common good. This effort culminated in the ratification of the United States Constitution, which Bouton counters as the embodiment of elitist authoritarianism. By the 1820s however, Wood describes the disillusionment of the surviving revolutionary leaders as the era of Jacksonian democracy saw the complete reversal of their ideological…

Description Throughout the course, we have discussed numerous, interrelated subjects pertaining to meta-ethical issues and normative frameworks. Each one has strong relationship with the criminal justice system. One of the first subtopics we learned was that of choices, values, and ethics. The everyday choices we make have consequences for ourselves and others. Most people think of the intended consequences of their decisions before they act, but few people really take the time to consider…

A Bell for Adano, published in 1944 by John Hersey, is based on his experience in Sicily during his time there in World War II. While the story takes place in Adano, Italy - a fictional place - it is based off of true events. It starts on the first day of the Allied invasion in July, 1943. Just weeks before, fascists had stolen the town’s seven hundred year old bell to melt it down and use it in the war. An Italian-American officer takes charge of the town and earns respect and admiration from…

Venezuela’s change in presidency and governmental representatives have caused major negative effects to not only the people but the environment around them. Hugo Chavez’s death was the worst thing that could have happened to them. They have since been under another president who has seen a once prominent nation with many resources dwindle to poverty and serious political struggles. Declining oil prices, 500% inflation plague, and failed economic policies have cost this ,once wealthy nation, a…

This essay argues that Asia has contradicted modernisation theory’s relationship between capitalist development and political change because of the positive relationship between Asian states and their middle and upper classes, against the lower working class. Firstly, this essay will explain modernisation theory’s concept of capitalist development and political change and how the middle class is an important political class; referring to examples in Western Europe and Asia. Secondly, this essay…