Political radicalism

claimed that Hobbes’s political theory betrays his science (if we are so rational, for example, why is the best government an absolute monarchy?) Is this claim true or false? Or is it true in part and false in part? I. Introduction i. Opening remarks Thomas Hobbes is by far and large considered to be the founding father of modern political philosophy. Any political conflict can be assimilated into elements that have roots in his ideas. He was a part of a ‘new breed’ of political thinkers…

world, countries are interdependent entities that must exist and interact with one another. The manner in which countries choose to engage with another, such as aggressively or civilly, can be predicted and analyzed through various international political theories. In the field of International Politics, theory “exists to provide the framework that can help guide our understanding of various events that occur within this complex system,” (Kaufman, Page 30). Realism centers on the…

One of the most discussed topics in modern-day American politics is the rising wealth gap. This begs an appropriate question; at what point do inequalities of economic liberty and social justice become unjust? Three liberal approaches to justice attempt an answer. In his book Theory of Justice, John Rawls follows a high liberal tradition of thought, asserting that a distributive pattern of justice is most correct. On the other hand, in his book Anarchy, State and Utopia, Robert Nozick argues for…

selfish nature informs his actions on political decision. In addition, he insisted that the law does not apply to the ruler and his exercise of duties are merely a moral obligation not a legal one. Furthermore, Kant was of the standpoint that certain groups in a state must be subordinate citizens consisting of women as a result of their marital positions undermine the essence of his political philosophy. And lastly, the bulk of his work focused more on political equality and less on economic…

A human resources policy manual, also colloquially known as an “employee handbook,” is a document which sets the tone for the company’s overall employee relationship philosophy. This document informs employees of the policies and procedures of the company who has hired them and some of their rights and responsibilities to this company (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy, 2016; Guerin & DelPo, 2005; Lawson, 1998). There is no particular law that requires an employer to publish a policy manual. That…

constructing society. Immanuel Kant’s ([1784] 2013) book Answer the Question: “What is Enlightenment?” sets the foundation of gaining and retaining power while constructing society around the process of enlightening subjects and eventually transferring political power. Niccolo Machiavelli’s ([1513] 2006) The Prince uses the method of holding power and knowledge solely to the individual in authority. This paper will acknowledge both methods of gaining and retaining power, compare and contrast…

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…

Unlike the ancients, Machiavelli did not construct his principles on how the world or government “ought to be.” In this paper I will provide an account of Machiavelli’s critique of the ancient political theorist and how he utilizes the notion of fortune in that critique. In Chapter 15 of “The Prince” the conversation of how princes should be toward his “subjects and friends.” He gives reference that many people have given their advice on this subject…

He then goes on saying that we should let the just man and the unjust man have the power to do what they wish, as we sit back and look on: "Give each the just man and the unjust, license to do whatever he wants, while we follow and watch where his desire will lead each" (line 359c). Next, Glaucon states that the just man would be caught doing the same actions as the unjust man because they both want what's best and this is what's seen as good: "We would catch the just man red-handed going the…

are people in an individualistic society prepared to consider the problems of others as their own? This is a crucial question for society since it places the legitimacy of many social institutions and political structures in question. Whoever accepts that individualism is a fact will consider political life to be an incessant clash of interests on the part of people who are only in it for the sake of personal power or an increase in personal fortune. While they may be fine, responsible people in…