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Friedrich Nietzsche, a late 19th century philosopher and scholar, wrote about the denunciation of God and Christianity and ideas of individual morality. Similar to other early political theorists, he examines society, politics, ethics, and the rights of individuals. Throughout his numerous works, Nietzsche critiques “good and bad” along with morals and society as a collective. He considered himself immoral and a nihilist who condemns Christianity, in addition to believing that existence has no…

Five countries went into a room, only one came out victorious. Supposedly, impartial Britain suggested that the only way peace could be achieved was“ by balancing the relative strengths of the various attending nations and making major territorial adjustments( Encyclopedia), but Britain was wrong and in no means impartial. The only way peace would be found in Europe was if the leaders could “preserve it from two of its chronic problems: hegemonic adventures (so there would never again be a…

leaders of the Sixth Coalition, which became stronger than ever thanks to Britain’s dominance and in 1813 Prussia (formerly allied with Napoleon) joined the Coalition with Austria re-joining in June, Sweden in July, and the German states of Bavaria and Saxony in October . The British insisted upon paying them large subsidies to foster better relations with them and as an incentive to strengthen their forces, and from 1813-15 a total of £26 million was shared between Russia, Sweden, Prussia,…

The Response to External Threats of Violence The formation of a modern state is based on its ability to supply security as a public good to its citizens. Security protects a state’s territorial claims, against external threats, and controls domestic disputes. The ability control the use of violence is what provides the foundation for other public goods: freedom to participate in politics, infrastructure, property rights, and a market place that facilitates trade. While a strong state provides…

1885 with a double major in the classics and philosophy. In 1886 the Calkins’ family went to Europe for sixteen months. After studying languages on the trip in institutions such as the University in Leipzig, located in Leipzig in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, Mary decided that she would return to tutor students in the Greek language. Once returning to Massachusetts her father organized an interview with the President of Wellesley College, a liberal arts college for women, which conveniently…

“Do you know why most survivors of the Holocaust are vegan? It 's because they know what it 's like to be treated like an animal.”- Palahniuk. This quote only hints at the horrors the Jews experienced in Germany during World War II. The basic definition of what the Holocaust; A revolting time period in which the Nazis ruled and dictated their belief that the German race was superior to all other religions, races, and beliefs. Hitler was a dictator that terrorized over Germany because he was the…

The Queen of Kings “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.” -Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I was one of the greatest leaders England ever had. She was brilliant in her studies, and took a country that was not in great standings and held the crown as she built back her kingdom. Queen Elizabeth I was a brilliant Queen because of her education, however her out witting charm played a large role, ability of…

While there may be debate as to what the most important event was in the time periods all the way up to the 1600’s, I would argue that it was in introduction of the Christian religion to the western civilizations. Every aspect of civilization was impacted by this socially, economically and politically. Christianity was first introduced by Constantine in the Roman Empire in the late third century. Constantine issued the famous Edict of Milan, which made it official that the Romans would tolerate…

Martin Luther was an influential leader during the Protestant Reformation. He confronted the Roman Catholic Church on their system of indulgences while everyone turned a blind eye. Constantly, Luther was called a liar, heretic, and an outlaw by the Catholic Church for his teachings that conflicted with the Roman Catholics’ religious orders and beliefs. However, he never stood down regardless of if he was to face death or excommunication. His theology would be the sole foundation of his teachings…

There has been many inhumane destruction done to innocent civilians in the twentieth century. The Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide were two major atrocities in our world’s history. They both share a common purpose, a mission to wipe out a culture or ethnicity existence. There were little contrasts between the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide. The quantity of the individuals who died were bigger against the Holocaust. Contrasted with the Armenian Genocide a bigger population and a bigger…