To Machiavelli this means that the prince should work within the laws, and within traditional conceptions of morality whenever possible, however to be a truly effective ruler the prince must be prepared to step outside these boundaries when necessary in both his moral life and political conduct. ... He feels that it is necessary for the prince to go beyond "properly human means" when acting in the political realm and that it is not useful for the prince to keep his word because he will have to deal with men who "are treacherous and would not keep their promises to you" and because of this...

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This theory holds truth as these decisions of the "mean" ensures the virtues of an individual by not going outside the boundary of an individual. ... Relationship of Ethics and Politics is described as "political society exists for the sake of the good life". I believe that Aristotle creates a sense that politics can be seen in not only government but any governing body, which Aristotle uses a family as an example, and within the governing body choices need to be made that will be for the happiness of the family not just one individual member. ...

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He starts by saying that political realism believes that politics, like society in general, is governed by objective laws that have their roots in human nature. ... It follows that while ethics in the abstract judges the moral qualities of motives, political theory must judge the political qualities of intellect, will, and action. ... Fourthly, political realism is aware of the moral significance of political action. ... Intellectually, the political realist maintains the autonomy of the political sphere, as the economist, the lawyer, the moralist maintain theirs. ... The political realist ...

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Throughout the play, there is a distinct boundary with which people are associated, either being with God or against God. ... Miller has replaced political intolerance with religious intolerance to intensify the hysteria caused by McCarthyism. ...

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Why Religion? Has it ever crossed your mind why we have a religion? What about why having a belief in religion is so important to have? Should all religions be alike? And most importantly, should we follow them? These are the questions men and women are faced with all the time. Religion is said ...

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Philosophical questions are those that set the limits of human possibilities and describe the boundaries of human existence. ... It is divided into ethics, social and political philosophy and aesthetics. ... Social and political philosophy value judgments in the state and society. ...

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Philosophical questions are those that set the limits of human possibilities and describe the boundaries of human existence. ... It is divided into ethics, social and political philosophy and aesthetics. ... Social and political philosophy value judgments in the state and society. ...

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Joseph Heller criticizes all levels of this complex in his wartime satire Catch- 22 through Milo Minderbinder, a businessman who excises no moral boundaries in his insane and fatal pursuit of profit. ... Like Yossarian, Milo is able to partially see through the political charades of the war. ... As such, his influence expands deeply into the political realm as well, embodying the entirety of the military-industrial complex. Milo's influence over the bureaucratic/ political realm reinforces every notion that money buys power, which Heller argues are the roots of all evil. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The U.N Convention Against Torture says No exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification for torture." ... Or as Gary Haugen recently wrote, "Because the power of the state over detainees is exercised by fallen human beings, that power must be limited by clear boundaries, and individuals exercising such power must be transparently accountable"(David P. ...

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As a ruler in the Warring States period, my kingdom's survival has the utmost importance. Therefore, choosing a philosophy to base my government upon is a crucial decision. Legalism, Confucianism, Mohism, and Daoism are all great philosophies but for my state, I choose to implement Legalism. Legalis...

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Some drawbacks to placing such a high value on achievement includes: isolation from family and friends who do not place such a high value on achievement while also suffering a lack of a sense of belonging in worlds that I try to achieve in (such as in the political climate of K-12 education and in certain higher education programs). ... This is another value that needs expressed behaviors that has clear boundaries. ...

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Golding's use of irony in the last chapter blurs the boundary between civilization and savagery and implies that the two are more closely connected than the story has illustrated. ... Still others maintained that Golding wrote the novel as a criticism of the political and social institutions of the West. ...

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• Grade Level: High School