Political socialization

Human nature can be described as the general feelings and behavioral traits shared by all of mankind. It is what sets us apart from other species. For example, humans are self-centered, social, manipulative, compassionate, empathetic, and have a complex language consisting of sarcasm, jokes and gossip. These are just a few items in a lengthy list of what makes a human. The idea of human nature has been in existence for a long time and has been studied and theorized by many important people such…

OPINION In the essay presented by Isaiah Berlin who argues in favour of negative freedom , in my opinion the concept of negative liberty has been tactfully interpreted so as to avoid it from losing the debate between positive and negative liberty. It is wrong of Berlin to suggest one can be free if the agent is not impeded by any physical obstacle, but that real freedom is both internal and external. I feel that those who defend the positive notion do not want to force others into our way of…

During 300-400 BCE, Greeks passion for reasoning and logic influenced the development of Western thought. Contribution to historical records, philosophers Herodotus and Thucydides were first to explain history; they would delve into the past to decide the facts and significance of historical events. For instance, Herodotus questioned and analyzed historical evidence to write History of the Persian War; however, not often did he differentiate between facts and legends. Later, Thucydides…

In An Inquiry Concerning Morals, David Hume writes about what his view of justice is. Hume believes that when it comes to justice in a society, there is no need to prove justice and that ‘public utility’ is the origin of justice. Hume states, “… the rules of equity or justice depend entirely on the particular state and condition, in which men are placed, and owe their origin and existence to that utility which results to the public from their strict and regular observance” (Hume, pg. 86). To…

Good Morning Class, Egoism is necessary to secure our station at the top of the food chain. It can be dirty and despicable and rarely will someone claim it as core attribute. However, without it, societal evolution would remain stagnant. Technology is an example of how egotism catapulted the world into multifaceted innovation. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were driven by egotism, “I want to make this work” or something similar was likely part of their conversations. These two men are world-class…

consensual definition for the state, but it is agreed that “states vary based on who holds power, who elects the empowered, and how authority is managed” (Boundless). Following the previous agreement, one may question: whom is power wield over? In political terms, power often denotes domination over, or management of another- the general population. Then, what decides the method of power usage over citizens? Why might people even need to be managed by such power? To answer these questions, it is…

Herodotus and Thucydides were both historians of their time. Herodotus was well known for his work because of the variety of evidence he gathered, Cicero even naming him “father of history”. Thucydides took a more scholarly approach to his writings because he wanted his version of history to be of use to future generations. These two historians took a different approach and point of view on writing their version of events. Herodotus, with an Ionian background, traveled around taking into…

two thousand years. He lived and wrote during one of the most spectacular eras of social upheaval that the world has ever known. During this period of time, there was a question that all philosophers were asking, “what is the best way to ensure political stability? “And the Confucians answer to this question is that “good government requires good leaders who honor their ancestors, observe the ancient rites, and act toward others with a spirit of rectitude and benevolence” (Mencius 94). Good…

Leaders are appointed in countries and states to govern and manage the well being of the citizens. The ruling party, who primarily authorizes laws and bills, retains power. The dynamics of the political sphere is largely dependent on the power structure and form of government in the state. Authoritarianism occurs when citizens conform to extreme obedience and submission to their leaders (Altemeyer, 2006), coined as Right Wing Authoritarian (RWA) followers. North Korea, governed by the Supreme…

Is Orwell A Marxist? Animal Farm is a satire of the Russian Revolution that occurred in 1902 till 1919. It’s a fable where the author uses characters in the book to symbolize real characters in the Russian Revolution. Animal Farm by George Orwell is a fable where Orwell shows his point of view of the Russian Revolution. Each character symbolizes something or someone. The animals overtake their cruel farmer Mr. Jones, and start to rebel. When the rebellion happens, rules are laid out called…