Political Philosophy
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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...
Moral Crisis & Problems With Modern Capitalism
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Timothy Woods
The financial crisis has laid bare the pitfalls of modern capitalism. The current generation is dangerously close to losing forever a sense of values, of a moral code. more...
Can Capitalism Ever Be Environmentally Friendly?
Capitalism is a worldwide system of never-ending growth and profits, but at what cost to the environment? Can Capitalism and Conservation ever co-exist? more...
The Modern Era versus Past Charms
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Elenor Little
A growing sector of people seem to be turning to past eras in preference to modern culture. How might Critical Theory explain what people seek in the charms of the past? more...
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Paul M H Buvarp
The increasing privatisation of public and political interest necessitates a change in politico-economic ideology. more...
Early Thinkers' Ideas on Justice in Politics
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Stephanie Cox
Martin Luther King, Jr, Rousseau, Hobbes, Plato. Different philosophy, same subject. Who is right? more...
The social contract has become a hallmark of government in more recent centuries; here's a history and explanation of this significant and important political tradition. more...
The Will of the People in Politics
Many politicians and others have used the phrase 'the will of the people' but few really understand its deeper meaning. Here is an exploration of this political phrase. more...
As an idea in political thought, magnanimity implicates a fundamental way of life and politics. Here is a history of this ancient concept and its relevance for politics. more...
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