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Private Arms Possession And Community
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The debate over the right to
bear arms and the need in American society to control guns and violence
has reached an apogee since the incident at Littleton, Colorado, High
School. The view of Thomas Hobbes, in Leviathan, shows a world where
man will fight to the death all those not himself. In order to protect
and defend life, man must come together in a new definition of 'self'.
To organize into community is to distribute power and to make a
commitment to a stated set of rules. This 10 page paper argues that
Hobbes' philosophy can be aligned against that of Kant, who set the
value of man within their schema of society. Bibliography lists 10
sources.
Filename: KTguncom.wps
Democratic Opposition-Tolerant Electoral Process: Advantages and
Contrasts with Other Systems
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A 7 page outline of the advantages of the democratic opposition-tolerant electoral process. Contends that
this is the best political system in the world and addresses the
problems countries such as Russia have experienced in trying to
transition to democracy. Summarizes that the democratic
opposition-tolerant electoral process which allows free speech is
superior to any political system in the world. While there may be
trials and tribulations involved in is initial implementation, and
indeed in its ongoing function, this is true regardless of a country's
relative economic status or political culture. Bibliography lists 7
sources.
Filename: PPpolSys.wps
THE RELVEANCE OF ROUSSEAU TODAY
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This essay examines the relevance of Jean Rousseau's "Social Contract" today. Topics covered include the right to vote in a democracy, the admonision against force, and the will of the majority. Topics from current events are used to compare the importance of Rousseau's words, close to four centuries after they were written.
Filename: MTrourel.rtf
Authority / A Socio-Political Analysis
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The subject of authority is discussed in relationship to political ideology and class. This 8 page paper suggests that societal reaction to authority is inextricably linked with liberalism and conservatism as well as social status. The Rodney King beating and trial is used as one illustration. The paper includes Weber's interpretation of authority. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Authorit.wps
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