Academic papers on Political Theory

Michael Walzer/On Toleration
A 10 page analysis that offers a critical analysis of Michael Walzer's book On Toleration. In this book, philosopher Michael Walzer does not present a philosophical defense of toleration, such as one finds in John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty.'...
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Democratic Opposition-Tolerant Electoral Process: Advantages and Contrasts with Other Systems
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...
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Mill/"On Liberty"
A 5 page analysis of John Stuart Mill's classic treatise "On Liberty" (1859). The writer gives a brief overview of the work before concentrating in more depth on the points made in the first two chapters. No additional sources cited.
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Herbert Aptheker/ Views on Marxism
A 5 page discussion of the opinions voiced by Herbert Aptheker in his 1967 book 'The Nature of Democracy, Freedom and Revolution.' The writer argues that by contrasting Marxist philosophy against 'bourgeois' democracy and revolution, Aptheker offers...
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Government Bureaucracy
A 5 page research paper that examines the reasons why governments need bureaucracies
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JFK: Conspiracy or Tragedy?
(10 pp) This November 22 will mark the 35th anniversary of the slaying of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. And as the memories return for some, the cottage industry that endlessly theorizes about the "truth" behind Kennedy's death will continue...
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What is Marxism?
A 5 page research paper that examines and defines "Marxism." The writer outlines the basic philosophy of Karl Marx (1818-1883), and then discusses how this philosophy reflected nineteenth century social issues, as well as briefly exploring the...
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Hobbes and Locke
Hobbes and Locke
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Marx Got It Wrong
A 5 page research paper/essay that, first of all, summarizes an article that is designed as an argument against Marxism. Then the writer discusses what exists in Marx to refute this criticism. Bibliography lists 2 sources. khmarwng.rtf
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Systems Theory, Institutionalism And Welfare
The sacred nature of all living things demands that mankind re-vision the current belief to see that man is but a component of an unknowable system that has no beginning and no end. This 9 page paper argues that both systems theory and...
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Anthony Giddens/Runaway World
A 5 page essay that discusses the main themes in Giddens' book on the effects of globalization. The writer argues that Giddens' argument is persuasive and correct. No additional sources cited.
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Socrates & Thoreau on Democracy
A 6 page research paper that analyzes Plato's Crito, regarding the death of Socrates, and Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience, in order to defend the concept that, while both Socrates and Thoreau criticized their governments, they both still...
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The Communist Manifesto: Its Development and Changes Based on the Revolutions in Europe
This is a 5 page paper discussing the Communist Manifesto from its formation and the influence of the French Revolution to its revision inspired by the European revolutions of 1848, the year it was published. The revised Manifesto emphasized action...
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Promoting Empowerment Through Change
A 6 page discussion of the concept of societal change. This paper contends that while change can result in either positive or negative impacts. Change which effects empowerment of the people, indeed change which is effected by empowerment of...
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Machiavelli/ The Prince
A 5 page analysis of Machiavelli's account of the lives of Cesare Borgia, Agathocles and Oliverotto of Fermo, which appears in The Prince. The writer argues that Machiavelli praises Borgia, and criticizes the other two men because of the manner in...
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