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Social Justice, 2007.
This paper explores the idea of social justice; that a society should provide equal treatment to all its members.
1,263 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper reviews the concept of social justice and argues that social justice is fundamentally about giving people what they deserve, as well as fundamental things they need. The paper focuses specifically on how the "rewards" of society should be apportioned if social justice is to be achieved. The paper concludes that a just society is one in which basic services are readily available to all, but where the "perks" of modern living are made available in proportion to one's social utility.
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"One of the cornerstones of any philosophical discussion devoted to social justice is the idea that people should be given what they "deserve". Among other things, this means that people who do wrong should be punished according to the severity of their crimes and that people who "do good" or who achieve excellence in their field of endeavor should be rewarded for their actions. Obviously, things like punishment and reward go to the heart of our criminal and civil justice system and it may be said, at least to the extent constitutional safeguards in America ensure that punishment is (usually) proportionate to the offense in question ("U.S. Constitution: Eighth Amendment" 2006), that America has developed into a society fairly cognizant of social justice ideals."
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Gay Rights and Civil Rights, 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts gay rights with civil rights.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer discusses whether homosexuals should receive rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. The writer questions whether gays should receive rights compared to civil rights. The writer argues that while it is true that gays and minorities are often mistreated, the difference is in the ability to make a decision. The writer maintains that gay rights are different than civil rights because homosexuals make the decision to be gays and even the Bible shows that it is wrong, but African-Americans are born "black" and the Bill of Rights guarantee rights to "all men". The writer then points out that the Civil Rights Act was passed to guarantee that all African-Americans be treated equally with other Americans. The writer argues that comparing gay rights with civil rights shows that gays make a decision to date or love another person of the same sex, while African-Americans are born with their skin color and they should be given the same rights as any American.
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"Before determining whether gays should have rights it is important to look at the definition of homosexuals. The definition of homosexuals will show that it is defined as a sexual orientation with romantic love and sexual desire of the same sex or gender. When a person falls in love with another person, a decision must be made to love the person. Homosexuality is a decision. The gay person decides to fall in love with another person of his or her same gender. This is the same as if a person decides to never date a person or if a person decides to fall in love with another person of a difference sex. Since it is a decision, people should not receive certain rights because they make a decision. Many homosexuals and minorities are rejected jobs and other freedoms so many people believe they should have rights as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. However, it is important to remember that homosexuals decide whether they want to have a love life with a member of the same sex."
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Tolerance, 2007.
An analysis of the similarities in Francois-Marie Arouet's (Voltaire) views on tolerance to his predecessor, Pierre Bayle.
1,498 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines the philosophical views of Francois-Marie Arouet (known by the pen-name, Voltaire) and Pierre Bayle with regards to the concept of tolerance. It argues that Voltaire is surprisingly indebted to Bayle for a number of his own views. The paper specifically discusses their views on violence, common potential and a basic belief in enlightened humanism. The paper suggests that Bayle clearly blazed a trail that Voltaire was to later follow.
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"At the same time, Bayle also believes that the outwards professions of faith are meaningless if they are not conjoined by inner purity. In particular, he defines an inner state lacking in proper fear of God or in proper love for the Holy Writ as "Acts of Hypocrisy and Falsehood, or Impiety and Revolt against Conscience" (Bayle 77). The reference to "impiety" is particularly interesting inasmuch as Voltaire, in a much later era, would write at length about how those who stoop to judge their fellow man and their fidelity to the Word of God are guilty of impiously assuming for themselves the magisterial role best left to God. In Bayle's case, his strong emphasis upon the need to truly have fear and love of God in one's heart runs parallel with Voltaire's to the extent that he, too, believes that proper modesty and deference is essential to noble Christian living. Clearly, a person who wishes to "play God" is not acting as a humble Christian and, in this respect, both Bayle - who denounces those who use punishment and coercion in an attempt to impress the Word of God upon the souls of others (77) - and certainly Voltaire rebuke those who want to act as members of earthly tribunals."
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Interactions with Divine Forces, 2007.
This paper analyzes "Angels in America" by Tony Kushner and "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how "Angels in America" and "Oedipus Rex" both present a reflection of the troublesome relationship between human and deity in the form of drama. The paper shows how the human characters attempt to gain control over their lives through fighting with forces that could not be controlled. The paper looks at the Tao Te Ching, the principles of Chinese philosophy and uses these principles to explain how it would have been possible for the characters in these stories to gain power over what controlled them.
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"The Tao Te Ching is a document that describes many of the core principles of Chinese philosophy. It presents a pathway that the reader can follow, and through doing so the reader can begin to reconcile himself with many of the unique problems of life. Foremost among these is the nature of contradiction, wherein concepts that should not be able to function simultaneously are nevertheless quite abundant. Of note are the concepts of being, where the Tao Te Ching emphasizes the qualities of nothingness and non-existence and the nature of being and existence as two parts of the whole; things both exist and do not exist at the same time, and while it is not in the capacity of the human observer to affect these, it is within the capacity of the human observer to change these."
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Mendelssohn and Hobbes, 2007.
This paper examines the extent that Joseph Mendelssohn's theory of natural rights is based on Thomas Hobbes' earlier theories.
3,688 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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The paper explores the theories of both thinkers and compares Hobbes' notion of natural rights to Mendelssohn's thinking. The paper maintains that despite chronological and ideological differences, it is possible to argue that Mendelssohn's theory of natural rights was distinctly Hobbesian.
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"In order to decide if Mendelssohn was Hobbesian, and most specifically in terms of his theories of natural rights, it is necessary to first be clear on what Hobbes's theory of natural rights was. It has been said of Hobbes that he "founded political positivism on the basis of natural law." (Windolph, ix) And it is not possible to understand Hobbes's theory of natural rights without first understanding his view of the nature of reality. For it is upon this view that he went on to build his theories of political science (of which his theory of natural rights is an integral part). In short, Hobbes's theories of political science were founded upon his understanding of human nature."
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Internal and External Reasons for Behavior, 2007.
This paper discusses internal and external reasons and motivations for different actions.
2,028 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer notes that trying to determine why human beings do the sometimes absurd things they do has long engrossed philosophers and psychologists. The writer explores the work of Bernard Williams (and a critic of his work) with an eye towards explaining the internal and external reasons that guide human conduct and also whether or not Williams' emphasis upon rationality as the chief guide of human endeavors or pursuits is warranted. The writer argues that, while Williams' faith in the efficacy of internal determinants is plausible (although it does raise at least a few serious questions), his defense of rationality is not nearly as strong and is taken to task by Warren Quinn.
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"Obviously, external reasons for action tie into the idea that society can create the internal wants of its citizens; this is not really a revelatory idea, but it is one that Williams appears to reject. Specifically, he holds that the idea people who are not otherwise internally pre-disposed to a certain course of action can nonetheless become predisposed to that course of action via developing a new motivation (courtesy exposure to alleged external reasons) is entirely wrong; people are never guided towards certain decisions because of external reasons but are simply guided in one direction or another because the constant competition between internal motivations leads them to conclude that a "reason" for doing something outweighs any disinclinations they may otherwise have."
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Great Minds of the Free Market System, 2007.
This paper presents brief summaries of the lives and contributions of nine economists and philosophers.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that, from early philosophers such as Plato to economics' founding father Adam Smith and to Noam Chomsky and his economic and political criticisms, great minds have formed the concept of the free market system. The author points out, for example, that David Ricardo, born in 1772, established the labor theory of value and developed the concept of comparative advantage. The paper presents, as another example, Milton Friedman, born in 1912, who proposed that the predictive power of theoretical study was of higher importance than the assumptions with which one entered into research.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Plato
Adam Smith
J.S. Mill
Karl Marx
Thomas Malthus
David Ricardo
John Meynard Keynes
Milton Friedman
Noam Chomsky
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"Noam Chomsky was born in 1928 and his primary studies and academic contributions have been in the field of linguistics. Chomsky is academically recognized for the Chomsky Hierarchy which is a type of classification system of languages relative to their generative power. Chomsky composed his seminal work, "The Logical Structure of Linguistic Theory", in which he established himself as a preeminent linguist. Yet, Chomsky's greatest contribution, perhaps, to economics has been his engagement of the political establishment and its economic and political policies."
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Human Sexuality, 2007.
This paper discusses the philosophy of human sexuality.
2,253 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the study of human sexuality and gender roles is a discipline complicated by a vast range of biases and prejudices. The writer notes that it may be arguable, with some justification, that it is impossible to approach this study from an unbiased perspective given our common humanity that the degree to which each of us is implicated in social relationships and influenced by our hormonal and physiological conditions. Within this context, this essay explores the questions of how sexuality and gender roles are constructed and the issues associated with medical interventions with regard to determining sexuality and gender roles. This essay argues the thesis that while sex is generally biologically determined, sexual orientation and gender roles are often - though not necessarily exclusively - socially constructed. Given this perspective, it is argued that medical interventions in these areas become highly problematic given the likelihood that they will be based upon not necessarily the patient's best interests, but the social preoccupations and biases of the medical intervenor.
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"Thus, the numbers of truly inter-sexed infants may be assumed to be so small as to be statistically insignificant. While Kessler argues convincingly that physicians' socially constructed biases with respect to sexual orientation influence their interventions in inter-sexed infants, the fact remains that the numbers of such cases are so small as to not affect the overall conclusion that humanity is - in the vast majority - determined biologically by sex into male and female."
"Beyond this, however, evidence suggests that sexual orientation and gender roles may be significantly influenced by social construction to the point that the latter may often be the dominant factor in determining these roles."
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Conversations of Thrasymachus and Socrates, 2007.
This paper analyzes Thrasymachus' conversations with Socrates regarding justice.
1,096 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer explains that total skepticism is easily the frame of mind in which Thrasymachus wallows at the end of many portions of his conversations with Socrates. The author points out that, throughout the entire conversation on justice and despite Thrasymachus' widely held belief that 'human behavior is and should be guided by self-interest', he is very seldom able to refute many of Socrates contentions. The paper relates that Thrasymachus allows himself to be manipulated in many instances, which is quite ironic since his behavior is definitely not governed by his own self-interest.
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"If this is true, then Thrasymachus could have taken a more philosophical approach to the questions posed by Socrates and would have probably been a lot better for it. After all, it was not the beliefs of Thrasymachus that were under attack, it was the examination of such beliefs that floated Socrates' boat. Socrates enjoyed the art of examining beliefs, whereas, judging by Thrasymachus' responses, he was more concerned on whether he was correct or not in his thinking."
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Polygamy, 2007.
This paper provides a review of academic and popular literature on polygamy.
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the subject of polygamy. The writer looks at its origins and then offers reflections on polygamy in contemporary and social literature. The writer notes that he chose this subject for reflection because he knows relatively little about it. Further, the writer points out that it is a subject of heated debate and much interest in many communities.
Outline:
Polygamy
Overview of Polygamy
Academic Information on Polygamy
Popular Sentiment on Polygamy
Comparison of Formal vs. Popular Literature on Polygamy
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"This section explores whether the articles are essentialist or constructionist regarding ideas on sexuality. Ideas on gender, desire and sexual identity presented in popular media are often more liberal and open-minded than those expressed in more formal publications and reviews. Much of the literature reviewed from academic or formal journals and reports reveals the sentiment that polygamy is something unnatural and against traditional "American" culture. Academic literature argues that Polygamy is more constructionist in nature."
"This opposes popular opinion, largely supported by the gay movement, suggesting polygamy is more essentialist in nature. Popular media often satirizes theories of polygamy, supporting the idea that polygamy is no different than any other non-mainstream American ideal or religious ideal."
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Theology, 2007.
This paper offers a personal theological view on several controversial issues.
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how blood is viewed in different sources, such as the Old Testament and New Testament. The writer notes that it is clear in the Bible that God detests the shedding of innocent blood. This paper includes the writer's personal view of aspects such as euthanasia and abortion. The writer argues that we should use our lives to glorify God and that in many matters one should let the Ultimate Judge who is God settle the matters on His own.
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"Crimes are prevalent nowadays because of avarice. Man's insatiable thirst for wealth and his desire to want more may make him do things inconceivable. Criminals like robbers kill innocent people because of their love for money. Some also kill out of fear. The rulers in the Old Testament killed their rivals. They feared to be toppled down and ousted. They feared the loss of their power."
"Personally, I agree with the Biblical texts. I think that shedding of innocent blood is utterly inhumane and contrary to what God originally designed man to do. Man is created in the image and likeness of God; hence, we should be godly in all our actions, and we should not shed innocent blood. In everything we do, we should bear in mind that we radiate God's image in us."
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Humanity and the Natural World, 2007.
An examination of the writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau and John Hobbes on the relationship between humanity and nature.
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper examines Jean Jacques Rousseau's writing about humanity where he asserts that humans are good innately, but that as they grow into society, they acquire bad traits. The paper reviews John Hobbes' views of natural laws, where he questions how humans can have total liberty and yet governments can also have authority to define what these liberties should be. The paper explains how Hobbes intended for his philosophy to be understood.
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"The problem with humans, one can read into Rousseau's discourse, is that they are good innately, but that as they grow into society, they acquire bad traits. In his Discourse (number 2) Rousseau writes that once man (i.e. "mankind" or "humanity") acquired "new intelligence" and "increased his superiority over other animals," he now set out on "thousand tricks" and he would become "master" over some individuals and "the scourge" over others. After awhile, "men became bloody and cruel" and from the time "one man began to stand in need of the help of another...equality disappeared." So, when man left the Natural World, he changed into something ugly and unnatural, readers can glean from Rousseau."
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Altruism, 2007.
An analysis of the role of altruism within a cohesive society.
1,471 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the prevailing theories of altruism and attempts to develop a better contextual understanding of its core concepts. It discusses whether altruism fits into evolutionary biology and shows how altruism helps us understand how to create greater cohesiveness in society as well as encourage pro-social behavior.
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"Understand these evolutionary theories become crucial on a societal level to leverage the altruistic intent and evolutionary instincts within human beings. Societies and leaders need to understand that mutual altruism is the only way for the improvement of the group and the survival of the individual within the group context. By leveraging the knowledge of reciprocal altruism, leaders can create a convincing argument for why it is imperative for everyone to become active members of society. Kinship selection also helps in our understanding of group activity; leaders can utilize this theory to articulate a vision for the needs of a strong and interconnected community. Human beings as evolutionary creatures have highly evolved instincts for altruism. Perhaps one of the reasons that we have survived so long and past the prime of many other animals is our sense of altruism. Therefore to understand how altruism can help on a communal level, one only has to look at the sacrifices each individual makes in every aspect of community growth."
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Poe's Philosophy, 2007.
This paper explores the philosophical beliefs and works of Edgar Allan Poe.
14,288 words (approx. 57.2 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The paper discusses Poe's beliefs regarding 'genius' and society. The paper compares Poe's treatment of death with that of Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The paper explores Poe's philosophy of life; what he felt about the lack of intelligence that he saw in the aristocracy of his time and in the common masses. The paper analyzes Poe's tales and demonstrates how he was clearly troubled by society and the evils that he saw in it. The paper discusses Darwinism and natural law that Poe would likely have believed in.
Outline:
Introduction
Intellectual Aristocraticism
Genius, Pseudo-genius, and the Common-Sensical/the Masses
Noble Aesthetics
Poe's Tales
Friedrich Nietzsche
Conclusion - Natural Law
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"For Edgar Allan Poe, one obsession appeared to be death. It was likely an escape, and an answer to the questions that plagued him all of his life. He wrote about death as often being grotesque and painful. One example is his work "The Cask of Amontillado," where Fortunato is bricked up inside a wall in the cellar to die a slow and painful death from suffocation, starvation, or possibly both (Scary, 2002). While death is not the central focus of Poe's work that needs to be discussed throughout this paper it will be addressed briefly in this introduction because there are some tie-ins with society and Poe's opinions."
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Romans 5: 1-11, 2007.
This paper discusses the historical background of the text Romans 5: 1-11.
3,321 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the genre of a work can provide important clues to the meaning of a passage. The writer also notes that theologian, James D. G. Dunn, suggests that the church kept Romans because of its distinctiveness, rather than its conformity to any particular literary form. The writer then points out that the genre of the text Romans 5: 1-11 is an address to Christians and Christian Jews in Rome, shortly after Jews returned to Rome, after being expelled by Claudius. The paper provides an analysis of the background of the writing using historical clues in the text and concludes that unity and reconciliation are the central themes of this passage. Additionally, the paper explains that Paul is talking about the reconciliation with God that takes place when a person accepts Christ into their life. Further, the writer claims that he is also talking about the necessary reconciliation between the Jews and Christians in Rome.
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Commentary
Context of the Passage
Paul's Purpose in Writing
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"In verses 3 and 4, Paul refers to the future and to the present. This suggests that the term "hope" indeed means an event with a degree of certainty. Paul states a certainty that nothing in the present can change this future, if we possess the Spirit. Paul talks about our trials and tribulations, reminding us that through these trials and tribulations, we receive endurance and character. When Paul talks about "hope" he is referring to heaven and the reward that we will receive when our time on earth is complete. Only through keeping the faith will be able to build endurance and character."
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Same-Sex Marriage, 2007.
This paper looks at both sides of the controversial argument regarding same-sex marriage.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the question of whether same-sex marriage should be allowed or not has generated considerable argument between those who support the idea and offer their reasons, and those who oppose the idea and offer theirs. This essay offers a consideration of each side and their basic arguments. The writer argues that the claim that allowing same-sex marriage destroys the institution of marriage and the family is not supported by the facts, so same-sex marriage in some form should be allowed. The writer discusses that weighing the two sets of arguments suggests that most of the reasons why opponents say they oppose same-sex marriage are not valid, while the real reason would appear to be aversion to homosexual activity in any guise. The writer concludes that these people often see homosexuality as a choice rather than a condition, while more and more evidence suggests it is inherent and not a choice at all.
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Pro
Con
Personal View
Conclusion
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"A basic aspect of the argument for gay marriage is a call for fairness, noting that married couples benefit from a variety of rights and privileges that are denied to unmarried persons, such as the right to inheritance, to insurance benefits, for one partner to visit the other in a hospital, and so on."
"Thomas B. Stoddard argues that gay people should seek the right to marry. He discusses the institution of marriage and finds it wanting, but in spite of these he believes that gay couples should seek their right to make this choice."
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Theories of Democratic Governance, 2007.
This paper explores the nature of the relationship between democratic governance and economic development in Africa.
6,841 words (approx. 27.4 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 155.95
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The paper discusses how poverty is known to create conditions that prevent democracy. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of theories of democratic governance to identify key elements in the historical evolution of democratic theories as they relate to development in Africa. The paper compares democratic theories from the perspectives of human nature, socioeconomic standing, politics, morality, ethics and culture. The paper also contrasts actual country events and experiences with assertions of theorists in the field, including Aristotle, Robert Dahl, Thomas Hobbes, Immanuel Kant, Niccolo Machiavelli, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Joseph Alois Schumpeter and Alexis de Tocqueville.
Outline:
Democratic Theorists
Application of Relevant Democratic Theories to Key Development Issues in Africa Today
Conclusion
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"In his essay, "Consolidating Democracy on a Troubled Continent," Oko (2000) notes that, "In the dawn of the new millennium, the quest for a durable democracy in Africa remains largely unsolved. As democratization efforts that engulfed Africa immediately after colonial rule quickly atrophied, authoritarian rule supplemented them, mostly in the form of military regimes and one-party states" (p. 573). Today, Africa is in the latter stage of its so-called "third wave" of democratic reforms, but many international observers question whether these initiatives are too little too late to solve the enormous and complex problems facing the continent in the 21st century."
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The Philosophy of Kant, 2007.
This paper explains the philosophical beliefs of Immanuel Kant.
1,503 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper discusses Kant's belief that the only possible association with the truly good is that of a good will. The paper examines his ideas of innate laws of nature, morality and philanthropy. The paper is of the opinion that Kant's works are outstanding since they rely on the principle association of the individual as the driving force behind all actions of good will and this can be any individual, not just a learned one.
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"Some examples Kant gives of the kinds of values that precipitate a good will but are not determinate of it are: "Moderation in emotions and passions, self-control and calm deliberation." Kant is careful to express that such characteristics are not only valuable but that they, "are...good in many respects [and]...even seem to constitute part of the intrinsic worth of a person." (7) They are not however according to Kant unconditional and therefore do not determine good will. "A good will is good not because of what it effects or accomplishes, nor because of its fitness to attain some good purposed end; it is good only through its willing, i.e. it is good in itself." (7) Kant goes on to say that when such a will is found it should be venerated above any thing that it might effect in its actions. The universal maxim given by Kant is "I should never act except in such as way that I can also will that my maxim should become a universal law." (14) The source of such as universal law must then be those innate in the good will of man that guide moral reasoning without concern for the outcome but as a result of the knowing and allowing the universal law to guide all moral reasoning."
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Count Dracula, 2007.
This paper discusses the book "Dracula" by Bram Stoker.
1,895 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that if evil can be fascinating, then 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker is a fascinating book. The writer notes that the author has created a mesmeric tale in which the reader is led to believe that it is all real. Of course, it is not, but to read it, study it, and discuss the story intelligently, one must pretend to believe in the fictional reality that has been created. The character of Dracula does not really change or grow during the course of the story's events, and in this essay the writer argues that he is incapable of changing. The writer maintains that the story of Dracula illustrates that evil has only the power people give to it by entertaining it, accepting it, and believing in it. The writer notes that prisons are tragically full of people who believe in evil, people like Dracula who believe that the mortal body is all there is to life. The writer points out that Dracula had to be stopped, of course, just as violent criminals today have to be kept away from society.
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"When the reader first meets Dracula, he appears to be polite and courteous, a man who knows how to make a guest feel welcome. The author is perhaps making a statement about the seeming attractiveness of sin, which always promises to do something for us but inevitably makes us suffer. Dracula has prepared for Harker's visit and seen to it that his guest is comfortable and eating well. We learn more about him the next day when Harker enters Dracula's library. Dracula is an educated man, even a thinker, by the looks of his books and varied interests, ... "
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