Political Philosophy
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Philosophy – Study Roland Barthes, Mythologies
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Nicholas Morine
Roland Barthes' "Mythologies" takes structuralist argument of linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, crafts it into a critical lens through which to critique social messaging. more...
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Michielle Beck
John Locke was a near descendant of Thomas Hobbes, but they certainly didn't share the same political opinions and ideals. more...
Barthes – Left Wing Myth vs. Right Wing Myth
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Nicholas Morine
In his most widely read volume, Mythologies, semiotician and philosopher Roland Barthes discusses the usage of political myth by left wing and right wing ideologues. more...
Barthes – The Mythic Form, How to Read a Myth
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Nicholas Morine
When it comes to reading mythical language or deciphering the meaning of myth, Roland Barthes postulates three categories of thought, avenues of analysis. more...
Sociology Theory 101 – Social Stratification
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Nicholas Morine
Social stratification exists in contemporary society under the social class system - from poor to rich and with varying degrees in between. more...
What is the Difference Between Sex and Gender?
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Nicholas Morine
Understanding the difference between sex and gender is crucial to developing a greater comprehension of social theory, feminist theory, and sexual norms and values. more...
Sociology, Philosophy – Marxist Conflict Theory
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Nicholas Morine
Karl Marx was a highly influential sociologist and political scientist responsible for Conflict Theory as well as The Communist Manifesto, along with Friedrich Engels. more...
Philosophy – Subcultures, Aesthetics, Punk Rock
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Nicholas Morine
In reading Dick Hebdige's "Subculture: The Meaning of Style," students of philosophy encounter the themes of alienation, incorporation, denial of the punk subculture. more...
Sociology – Cooley's "The Looking Glass Self"
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Nicholas Morine
The looking-glass self is a popular theory within the sociological field known as symbolic interactionism. It explains a formation of self-image via reflection. more...
Marx's Superstructure and Levels of Society
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Arash Farzaneh
Marx believed that society is shaped by the dominant capitalist class, the owners of production, but that the lower classes will eventually start a revolution. more...
Hegel's Spirit and Marx's Philosophy of Action
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Arash Farzaneh
Hegel has influenced several aspects of Karl Marx's political and social theory; however, Marx disagreed with Hegel on some crucial points. more...
Sociology – Robert Merton's Social Strain Theory
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Nicholas Morine
Strain theory is commonly discussed in criminology and sociology as well as other humanities in order to understand anomie, resistance of the status quo, and deviance. more...
Great quotes on the ideals of freedom and liberty by seven American leaders from George Washington to Barack Obama. more...
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Eric Dontigney
Thomas Hobbes presented a universe where, without an absolute political authority, every human being would exist in a state of constant war against all others. more...
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