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the German idealist philosophy that had informed the work of Green’ (Haddock, 2008) he was heavily engaged in reacting to contemporary challenges of liberalism, in his book ‘Liberalism’ (1964) he attempts to redefine liberalism through more socialist ideals as, ‘unlike earlier liberals such as Tocqueville, he saw no necessary opposition between liberalism and socialism’(Haddock, 2008). Hobhouse promotes an, Organic view of society and promote the notion of a common good which the state should…

Documents will often reflect the historical context of the times that they were from, and by understanding the context we can better understand the document. Michael Kwass’s “The Global Underground” provides context that helps to shed light on the 1789 “Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen,” by showing examples of why its articles mattered to peoples of France, and why they would choose them to include in their declaration. The “Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen” was a bill of rights…

Liberal society typically exalts individual liberty as one of its most fundamental values. However, a portion of contemporary media and political thought argue that since we are steeped in dominant ideology, this individual liberty is only ostensible. On film, John Carpenter’s They Live depicts a population entirely controlled by an alien elite, the true indoctrination and oppression of which can only be seen through special sunglasses most don’t have access to.1 In his essay “Denial, the…

1.) Liberalism became a distinct political theory during the Age of Enlightenment (1685-1815). By its main contributor John Locke who is known as the "father of classic Liberalism". Some of Locke's works and ideas the framers take into account when writing the Constitution. Another main contributor to the ideal of Liberalism would be Thomas Hobbes. Both Hobbes and Locke have both simpler and different ideas about the role of government. Like how much government should be in our lives and if we…

a) According to Wikipedia definition “A claim right (positive right) is a right which entails responsibilities, duties, or obligations on other parties regarding the right-holder. In contrast, a liberty right (negative right) is a right which does not entail obligations on other parties, but rather only freedom or permission for the right-holder.” The two are inconsistent. Positive rights are acknowledged to the detriment of negative rights. They can't exist together, since they are perfect…

Positivist Theory Positivist theory was created from positive philosophy and the influences of practical science (Bohm & Vogel, 2011). Positivists rejected the established philosophy of Enlightenment thinkers (Bohm & Vogel, 2011). When society went through significant changes during the American and French revolutions as well as a middle class that united in strength and the Industrial Revolution is when positive philosophy took its roots (Bohm & Vogel, 2011). Saint-Simon was a socialist who…

Dance History- Keely Geier 05/08/17 Question: Compare the original 18th century works La Fille Mal Gardée by French choreographer Jean Dauberval, and La Sylphide by Danish choreographer August Bournonville, comparing their defining features and discussing ways they reflected the changing social climate of their time and place (18th & 19th century France). The French revolution was not only…

John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty attempts to broaden the meaning of utility and depict the usefulness of utilitarianism in terms of right protection. With this, Mill rejects the coercion of conformity and celebrates individuality. His work can be broken down into two basic principles. The first principle establishes that people are not accountable to society for the actions that only concern themselves. The second, also known as the harm principle, establishes that the individual is accountable for…

“One bad general",“is better than two good ones”-Napoleon. In my own inclination, I believe the perspective we have in today's society about having people that are both types; the selfish and the selfless is entirely valid. I still agree with Hobbes, as he preaches that we should have a government that is dictated by one person. However, I disagree with Locke becasue he says that the government should be run by more than one person. On the other hand, I can agree with Locke because he says that…

The meaning behind the title of the book starts with how John Dewy sees liberalism in society at this time. Dewey was a heavy critic about earlier liberalism because he felt it was too individualistic. One of the great Philosophers John Locke was heavily criticized by Dewey. He felt that John Locke’s temper was too individualistic to the point that it opposed organized social action. (Page16) Dewey Thought Locke did not account for the rising economic strides that the US would end up making…