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S/P/614. International politics resemble Hobbes' state of nature. Discuss
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- 1250
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- 2013
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The paper looks into international relations (IR) in the light of Hobbes’ theory known as ‘state of nature’ arguing whether laws of nature can be applied to the international environment as a binding force between nations. Issues of state sovereignty and national security are addressed using examples of contemporary IR.
KEYWORDS: International politics, Hobbes, state of nature,
S/P/609. Balance of power and its value in international politics
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2013
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The paper looks at the balance of power (BOP) concept examining whether it can provide insights into the development of international politics (IP). Preconditions and assumptions of BOP on the international arena are considered, references are made to the views of political thinkers, i.e. Gentz , Vattel , Machiavelli, etc.
KEYWORDS: Balance of power, international politics,
S/P/608. Importance of Morgenthau within realist tradition
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- 1100
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- 2013
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The paper examines the views on international relations expressed in the work of the classical realist Hans Morgenthau arguing whether the ultimate aim of international politics is struggle for power. The difference between power, influence and force is discussed, references are made to real life examples of international relations.
KEYWORDS: Morgenthau, realist, international politics,
S/P/607. Neo-realism and classical realism: political perspective
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- 1400
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- 2012
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The paper looks at international politics from the perspective of neo-realism and classical realism discussing the views of various political thinkers about attributes that affect the behaviour of states, and arguing whether neo-realism is an advance on classical realism in the political sphere.
KEYWORDS: Neo-realism and classical realism: political perspective,
C/P/587. Democracy and capacity of citizens to govern themselves
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- 2000
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- 2012
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The paper examines the definitions of democracy looking at the direct forms of democracy used in Ancient Athens, and arguing whether it is possible for citizens to rule themselves. Applicability of direct democracy in the modern world is discussed.
KEYWORDS: Democracy, citizens, govern, Ancient Athens,
C/P/586. Absolute vs. limited sovereignty
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- 1600
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- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issue of sovereignty arguing whether it should be limited or absolute, and offering the interpretations of sovereignty by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The opinions of the thinkers are compared discussing the validity of their assessments.
KEYWORDS: Absolute vs. limited, sovereignty,
C/P/583. Post-modern consumer capitalism: illusions producer or enchantments reducer?
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- 2050
- DATE:
- 2012
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The paper looks at the Marxian-Weberian debate discussing whether contemporary consumer capitalism produces illusions or reduces enchantments. The arguments of Weber, Kant and Marx are reviewed and considered against the background of the global post-modern society of the twenty-first century.
KEYWORDS: Post-modern, consumer capitalism, illusions, enchantments, Weber, Kant, Marx,
C/P/547. Modernity and Disciplinary Society
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- 1950
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- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of ‘disciplinary society’ proposed by Foucault providing its definitions, discussing its relationship with modernity, and comparing the treatment of modernity by Foucault with the views of Weber, Karl Marx, etc.
KEYWORDS: Modernity, Disciplinary Society, Foucault, Weber, Marx,
C/P/542. Views of Adam Smith and Karl Marx on capitalism
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- 1300
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the views of Adam Smith and Karl Marx on the economic features of capitalism highlighting the “good” and “bad” sides of capitalism. The use of Marx’s philosophy in the Soviet Union, China and Cuba is discussed, the application of Marx’s and Smith’s ideas to the present-day world is considered arguing the existence of the conflict between social welfare and private benefits.
KEYWORDS: Adam Smith, Karl Marx, capitalism,
C/P/533. Concept of ‘state of nature' and its influence on social contract theory
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- 1700
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the ‘state of nature’ concept used to describe the natural conditions where the state, political power and authority do not exist. The ‘state of nature’ concept is discussed in the context of political philosophy exploring its impacts on the theory of social contract and making references to related views of John Locke, Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
KEYWORDS: state of nature, social contract theory, Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau,
C/P/531. Development and post-development strategies towards third world countries
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- 3050
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the history and contribution of development strategies used towards third world countries (global South) by the developed North. The ideology behind the ethic principles of development is discussed, post-development approaches are critically considered.
KEYWORDS: Development, post-development, third world countries, global South,
C/P/528. Issues of financial property ownership in UK and Ireland: Marxist perspective
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- 4100
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper looks at the growth of share ownership in the UK and Ireland comparing the position of both countries in relation to financial property ownership, and discussing it in the context of Marxist approaches to commercial law and the unfair distribution of property ownership by the dominant class. The relevance of Marxist views is considered with regard to the financial crisis in Ireland.
KEYWORDS: financial property ownership, UK and Ireland, Marxist theories,
C/S/487. Critical evaluation of Erik Olin Wright's concept of a ‘middle class'
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- 800
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper critically evaluates Erik Olin Wright’s concept of a ‘middle class.’ The paper discusses the complications when classifying groups of people into a class system, and follows with an examination of the way in which people are classified. The way in which Wright contributed to the development of classical Marxist theories of class systems is also examined.
KEYWORDS: Erik Olin Wright, middle class, class system, Marxist,
C/P/522. An examination of the ‘Adam Smith' problem
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper discusses the ‘Adam Smith problem’, and aims to assess why it has caused so much debate. The paper begins by providing background information on Adam Smith and his work. The significance of the ‘Adam Smith problem’ in relation to the formation of modern social disciplines is also discussed.
KEYWORDS: Adam Smith problem, Adam Smith, modern social disciplines,
C/P/518. An evaluation of chapters IV and V of J.S. Mills On Liberty
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- 1250
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper looks at chapters IV and V of J.S. Mills, On Liberty. The paper aims to examine where the authority of society begins, and discusses the way in which the work redefined liberal politics.
KEYWORDS: Chapter IV, chapter V, philosophy, politics, On Liberty, liberal politics,
S/FC/32. An examination McDonaldisation and bureaucratisation
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the Ritzer’s process of McDonaldisation, and aims to assess the way in which it exemplifies Weber’s theory of bureaucratisation. The similarities between the two are discussed, and the paper then details the limitations of both theories. McDonaldisation and bureaucratisation are both discussed in reference to mass consumerism, globalisation and postmodernism.
KEYWORDS: McDonaldisation, bureaucratisation, Ritzer, Weber, consumerism, globalisation, postmodernism,
C/P/511. David Harvey's account of the crisis of Fordism
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- 900
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- 2012
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper looks at David Harvey’s view of the Fordism crisis and flexible accumulation. The paper begins by presenting information on the social theorist, as well as providing details on Fordism. The discussion moves to Capitalism and the paper details the reasons why the system doesn’t solve problems regarding crisis.
KEYWORDS: David Harvey, Fordism, social theorist, Capitalism,
C/P/480. Marxism and globalization
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- 2800
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines at the theory of Karl Marx and its application to the ongoing globalisation. The history of the globalisation process is reviewed identifying various aspects of globalization, highlighting its positive and negative implications, and arguing whether the world system of trade and production was indeed predicted by the Marxist theory of political economy.
KEYWORDS: Marxism, globalization, political economy,
C/OM/368. An examination of the socialist innovation system
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- 4650
- DATE:
- 2011
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This paper examines the socialist innovation system, and begins by providing definitions. The paper discusses the linear vs. interactive innovation models, measuring innovation, and the environment for innovation. This is then followed by an examination of the socialist innovation system, and provides information on the socialist vs, capitalist system and the closed vs. open economy system. Formal and informal networks are examined, and the paper outlines the weaknesses of the socialist innovation system. The challenges in the transition to market economies are assessed and the paper concludes by summarizing all of the points made.
KEYWORDS: Socialist innovation system, linear innovation models, interactive innovation models, innovation, socialist system, capitalist system, closed economy system, open economy system, formal system, informal system, market economies,
S/P/574. Does a conflict between authority and autonomy threaten the legitimacy of government, and if so, how can it best be resolved?
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- 2350
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the conflict between the authority of the state and man’s inherent duty to be morally autonomous reviewing the ideas of Robert Paul Wolff expressed in his ‘In Defence of Anarchism’. Wolff’s solutions to the conflict between authority and autonomy are discussed with references to international politics.
KEYWORDS: authority and autonomy, legitimacy of government, Wolff,
S/P/570. Role of class struggle in Marx's theory of history
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- 1700
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the meaning of class struggle in the theory of Karl Marx critically reviewing Marx’s definitions of class, and arguing whether the confrontation of interests between the bourgeoisie, proletariat and landowners is central to the understanding of history
KEYWORDS: class struggle, Marx’s theory, history,
C/P/448. Role of Culture in Western Marxism
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- 1900
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the interpretation of culture by the Marxist theory discussing the views of Marx and Engels on society and history. The paper argues that they underestimated the role of culture in economics and politics of the Western society understanding it as an ideology of the political elite.
KEYWORDS: Culture, ideology, Marxist theory, Western Marxism,
C/P/445. Theory of employment, interest and money: Keynes vs. Marx
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews Keynes’ general theory of employment, interest and money discussing the driving forces behind economic growth, and comparing Keynesian theoretical assumptions with those of Karl Marx’s capital theory. Conclusions are made about the credibility of the two theoretical approaches.
KEYWORDS: Economic theory, Keynes vs. Marx,
C/E/764. An examination of the neutrality of money between the Real Business Cycle and the New Keynesian theory
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- 1700
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper looks at the Real Business Cycle and the New Keynesian theory in order to examine their neutrality of money. Each theory is described in detail, and the other relevant theories that relate to them are discussed. The literature and history regarding these concepts are also evaluated.
KEYWORDS: Real Business Cycle, New Keynesian theory, money, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics,
S/P/543. A review of Liberalism, Marxism and Realism
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper presents a review of a variety of theories, namely Marxism, Liberalism, and Realism. The advantages and disadvantages to each are assessed, and focus is made on Liberalism.
KEYWORDS: Liberalism, Marxism, Realism,
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