Critically Examine the Pluralist Theory of the State Before we can examine the pluralist theory of the state it is first necessary to define exactly what is meant by the term state'. ... The pluralist theory of the state is one such explanation. ... This view, of course, is pluralistic and shows exactly how pluralists believe a political system should work. To critically examine the pluralist theory of the state it is necessary to put it into context with other political theories. ... The theory of Marxism is third and last theory of the state that I will discuss. ...

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When you start mixing politics and philosophy, you get a strange mixture of theories that work in theory itself but have never been tested in practice. ... To compare the political theories of two great philosophers of politics is to first examine each theory in depth. ... Plato's Utopia consists of three class systems. These class systems are distinct and non-hereditary. ... Aristotle looks upon this ruling class system as an ill-conceived political structure. ...

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Plato and Aristotle are considered to be "Founding Fathers" of modern political theories. ... In order to compare the political theories of two great philosophers of politics we need to examine each theory in depth. ... It is necessary to look at several areas of each theory to seek the difference in each. ... Plato's utopia consists of three distinct, non-hereditary class systems (Hacker 32). ... Aristotle looks upon this ruling class system as an ill-conceived political structure (Hacker 86). ...

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While examples of anarchism in action have existed, these failures raise questions on the validity of the organization of the system and what characteristics are needed for the success of an existing anarchist society. ... It is crucial for anarchism in practice to be compatible with anarchist theory and embody the proper balance between the values of solidarity and liberty. Structures must be anarchical in organization in order to fulfill the ideals presented by anarchism as a theory. ... In order to suppress the emergence of hierarchy, anarchism must include a system of checks and balances. ...

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Political theory scholars have been focusing on the debate about which of the three factors is the most important one since the times when politics evolved as a science. ... This will be assessed by looking at different approaches and concepts within political theory. ... Let us consider a thesis proposed by Wendt: "Constructivism is a structural theory of the international system that makes the following core claims: (2) the key structures in the states system are intersubjective rather than material; and (3) state identities and interests are in important part constructed by these social...

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It impossible to approach the Canadian system with a single paradigm and assume that this paradigm provides all of the correct answers. ... Just as easily as one can come across literature pointing out the inadequacies in our system, the state can use the school system to encourage each new generation of fresh minds to feel satisfied with the status quo or helpless to change it. ... For example, the fact that the judiciary is largely composed of lawyers who are from the middle and upper classes, is not entirely the fault of the system. ... The class analysis theory maintains some quite vali...

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However, in 399 BCE, Socrates argued that civil disobedience is never appropriate, and was so convinced that his philosophy, or social contract theory, was completely justified that he chose a to die rather than to live in order to become an example for others who would be faced with the same situation. ... According to Socrates, although he did not agree with it, the judicial system of his city had tried and convicted him of a crime and he is obligated to accept their ruling. ... If a person is found to be in violation of what his or her society stands for and either avoids or refuses to ac...

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In the feudal system the Christian community of the Church was associated with fixed and the eternal, while the cities were short-lived and changing. ... In this system of disorder the church exercised sovereignty. ... Moreover, the Reformation, Counter-Reformation and the following wars of religion helped to prepare the ground for a secular political system. ... With this principle a new state system was born. ... This system of the secular state after the Treaty of Westphalia formed the basis of the today's system (Cobban, p. 1) 3. ...

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For instance, Aids harrows far into the middle-class and aggressive minorities are craving their conception of the world in educational system, where Japanese electronics and Japanese cars triumphs and the saving banks are going bankrupt, where the war of the Gulf discloses an evident cynicism. ... As the meaning of politics have changed, thus derived terms of politics changed such as political theory, ideology and hegemony through the history. ... By comparison with other political forms, democracy would appear to be the system which is most conductive to human happiness, and which seems mo...

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How Should We Rule Us or I All across Europe, from Ancient Greece to 17th Century England, different ideals and theories of government have been tried. Each system has their unique benefits and possible downfalls. ... (Spielvogel, 234) The imaginary world he is referring to is the more common theory that stressed the ethical aspect of a ruler's actions. ... This is almost a "Fledgling Democracy," however the closest thing to present day democracy is the system of Pericles. ... In conclusion all these systems are very different but some include aspects of eachother....

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Just as governmental institutions in pre-Revolutionary America were part of a larger grouping of institutions centering in England, so the pattern of political activity in the colonies was part of a more comprehensive British pattern and cannot be understood in isolation from that larger system."... (p 20) This theory of separate functioning branches of government was what preserved liberty of government. ... Although this theory sounded great and seemed to be maintaining peace, the reality in England was far from it. ... This period was of major importance to political theory. ... The polit...

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I would like to analyze on this question by looking at the theories of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are two political philosophers; their theories were about the formation of the society and what the social contract means. Their theories will help us to understand their views on the role and purpose of the government and how their response will be to acts of terrorism and national security. ... Since each individual possesses natural rights, the state of nature is a "self-adjusting" system. ... As has been noted, Locke in his theory shows that the natural ri...

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Anarchism is the philosophy of a new social order based on liberty unrestricted by manmade law; the theory that all forms of government rest on violence, and therefore wrong and harmful, as well as unnecessary (Goldman, 3). ... Also, the lack of government would result with a very low quality system of education, and infrastructure as well. ... Here I do not exclude the possibility that an amount of the money that come from taxation can be misused by the government, but the majority of them are used to improve the system of education and the infrastructure. ... Once Lenin stated that withou...

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But the introduction of a monetary system requires mutual consent from like minded individuals as it is just a colored metal that will be used as a means of exchange for property, to store excess wealth and also acting as a measure of wealth. ... Within the argument of Thomas Hobbes, he viewed an organized system or government as "what is able to hold society back into place and avoid a chaotic environment." ...

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Throughout this paper I will look at each respective philosopher's moral requirements in the state of nature, and then discern which theories would be most beneficial to forming a successful societal framework. ... Nothing is forced upon citizens in Locke's theory; the government and social contract are at the consent of the people, which allows for individualism in the society. ... With this view of the state of nature, Locke's theory could end up being very similar to Hobbes because each will just look out for their own individual will regardless. ... Locke's system is ...

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The research study stated that"a more rigorous set of theories and modern methodological tools have yielded a better understanding of organizational politics, and impressive advancements have been made in a field that once was theoretically intriguing but empirically vague," [CITATION Eis08 l 1033 ]. ... The researcher developed many modern theories and latest methodologies tools and techniques for the better understanding of the perception of organization politics, and recommended impressive advancements for the betterment and favor of the organization.Perceptual approaches are used...

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The leaders of the Puritan walk hold to the theory that God expects us to obey him once we have committed to him, by what they would call a covenant. ... This Democracy is run by the people, but is limited by a system of checks and balances. ... In modern theory, we the people originate the rules and enforce them. In the ancient theory God passes down the rules that we follow, and men enforce them. ...

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If democracy is intended as the modern theory of the state, then it is better to call it liberalism (Bobbio: 1988, 25). ... John Stuart Mill is another author who has exposed his theory about govern, democracy and political representation. Mill's theory about democracy and representation is strictly linked to his concept of liberty, he in fact wants a solution which can ensure people's freedom. ...

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The foundation of Hobbes's theory is the view that humans are psychologically motivated by only selfish interests. ... His political theories were a reaction of monarchic ideas caused by excessive parliamentarism which led to a civil war. ... Not only in Hobbes" monarchic views, but in all his system it is easy to realize the effects of contemporary events. ...

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Machiavelli's advice to distrust mercenaries, stave off contempt and hatred, and rely on one's own arms was a result of his understanding of a need for an organized political system capable of crushing opposition. ... Just like Machiavelli addressed religion, although not his main focus, Luther also discussed political theory. ... In his political theory, Machiavelli claimed that if a ruler oppressed the weak, the oppressed would naturally rebel. ...

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Hobbes - founder of modern social thought - tried to explain nature of man and society w/out recourse to assumptions of Greco-Christian tradition - born 1588 - Only certain principle of human conduct was self preservation - Descarte- humans could still know reality even if no resemblance between our sense experience and external world - Elements of Philosophy physics, psychology, & political implications sections, basis of work - Theory hold that all social relations are artificial & are products of calculation rather than impulse or affection - Humans must give their consent to absolu...

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Traditionally, Hobbes is seen as a defender of absolute monarchy, a government system where the power is held  in the hands of one man, the Monarch. ... His thought encompasses various fields (social criticism, political theory, ethics, theology) and is expressed in many literary genres such as speeches, novels...The complex freedom of man's original state of nature is the main focus of Rousseau's Social Contract upon which political freedom is based. ... It is evident s that tourism "an important activity in Egypt, took a blow; that the economical situation was ...

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Its almost like the stable family theory, the parents need to work with their kids, listen, support, and love them. ... But once they citizens become corrupt this system became distress, for only the powerful proposed laws,but only in order to build up their own power"(p.128). ...

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Two brilliant philosophers of the seventeenth century developed theories on how humankind develops socially from the human state of nature. ... Equality is very important to Locke amongst the government meaning that everyone has a vote and that there is a system of checks and balances to allow everyone the potential opportunity for their ideas to be heard. ...

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Freedom is the enjoyment of personal liberty, of not being a slave nor a prisoner. The enjoyment of civil rights (freedom of speech, freedom of assembly etc ). (Webster's Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1988) Although freedom is the ultimate goal of both Mill and Marx, their concepts ...

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