Political philosophy

Although it may seem rather trite to boil down Machiavelli’s entire political theory down into one idea, it can be said that he creates the image where a successful prince is one who is willing to employ any means necessary to achieve his ends. Even if a leader wants to promote good, they must be able to get their hands dirty, or rather, “it is necessary for a prince who wishes to maintain himself to learn how not to be good, and to use this knowledge or not to use it according to necessity”…

in the eighteenth century. When I compare the Michel Foucault “Space, Knowledge, and Power” and Mark Wigley “Deconstructive Architecture,”they indicate some differences for philosophy concept and architectural idea. The Michel Foucault refers to liberalism as the branch of philosophy, which was a great discovery of political thought or the idea of society at the end of the eighteenth century. At that time, the idea of society led to that the government seriously deal with the questions of domain…

The governing philosophy that I most closely identify with is liberal. When first discussing the ideologies in class, I was hesitant on what philosophy best fit me. After research, I found a close resemblance with the liberal stance in government’s role and opinion in political issues. For example, I believe the government should be more restricted in moral issues, such as abortion and same-sex marriage. In addition, I understand that the free market doesn’t always work and isn’t fair to…

developed, Somaliland and Puntland, in stark contrast to southern and central Somalia which “are marred by violence and the absence of effective political order.” This disparity between a merely functioning and existing with or without lawful authority in States in the north compared to ineffective legitimate States in the South is essential to understand the political relations in today Somalia.…

His work The Prince offers psychological ideas that go hand in hand with his political philosophy. Quotes such as, “Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.” (Machievelli 1532 p.37) and “…he who seeks to deceive will always find someone who will allow himself to be deceived.” (Machiavelli 1532 p.63), stress the importance…

The philosopher john locke: a work of political ingenuity Locke’s profound writings have had significant impact and influence on the works of future political thinkers till today. He is the principal architect of the enlightenment which inspired the American and French revolution. Locke’s view is instrumental in modern philosophy. As a major proponent of liberalism aim to posit …. The work of Locke focuses on establishing civil society, choice of leadership and right of the people to resist…

In the realm of political and religious influence, philosophical thought often finds itself at immense odds with the ruling parties. Endeavors of free will and personal betterment can lay in opposition with the goals of an overtly authoritarian ruling class, or even the supposed mass ignorance democracy is damned to fall liable to. John Stuart Mill expanded upon this greatly in Utilitarianism and On Liberty, equating the pursuit of personal liberty to be not only the “protection from tyrannical…

the claim that men are naturally free and equal as part of the justification for understanding legitimate political government as the result of a social contract where people in the state of nature conditionally transfer some of their rights to the government in order to better ensure the stable, comfortable enjoyment of their lives, liberty, and property.” (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) What sticks out to me that we all practice here in America is that we give up some rights to keep…

One may consider the leadership philosophies, found within the Analects and the Dao De Jing, as being both demonstrably ineffective as well as surprising efficacious. Context and subjectivity are front and center when dealing with textual ideologies and the use of either of these philosophies is no different. While the two require a grueling amount of self-restraint, both diverge when explaining the position of where a ruler should be. Take for instance, a battle between two opposing forces.…

and ethical conduct all of which in some form are inevitably governed by means of philosophy, doctrine, and policies. More important, as Shafritz and Borick insist, doctrine establishes the…