policies‚ he expanded the boundaries to allow more westward expansion. “In addition to being the beneficiaries of the country’s first bloodless revolution‚ the Democratic-Republicans were instrumental in transforming the political culture of America. This new political culture earned the name Jeffersonian Democracy” (Shultz‚ 2014‚ p. 153). The Democratic-Republicans campaigned to the grass roots of the country; they had barbecues and clambakes. By doing this they called on the public and
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Relevance of The Aesthetics of St. Thomas Aquinas to Contemporary Concept of Art and Beauty Dean Michael Anthony C. Vasco‚ PhD Professor‚ ‘St. Thomas on Critical Thinking’ Majella Antonia Z. Salceda - Tresvalles MFA Candidate University of Sto. Tomas‚ Graduate Studies March 23‚ 2011 Majella Salceda-Tresvalles • budji_tresvalles@yahoo.com • UST Graduate School 1 Table of Contents Preface Introduction Tomasso D’Aquino Medieval Concept of Beauty and Art St. Thomas Aesthetics Contemporary Concepts
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Does power or authority make order? Thomas Hobbes‚ in writing the Leviathan‚ proposes an answer to the question. However‚ there must first be a definition of the terms power‚ authority‚ and order. Hobbes classifies power in two categories: natural powers‚ which are basic powers of the body and mind such as physical strength and prudence‚ and instrumental powers‚ which are powers that are means and instruments to acquire more powers such as riches‚ reputation‚ and friends. These powers‚ together‚
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the natural human is a topic discussed for centuries. Philosophers for generations asked question regarding the form of government that human beings react best in. In class we examined both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke’s theory of the State of Nature which allowed us to see their viewpoints on humankind. Hobbes believes that humans are selfishly motivated and are constantly at war with one another. However‚ Locke has a more positive outlook. He believes that humans behaved based on the Law of Nature
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notably‚ Thomas Jefferson envisioned a society led by an agrarian upper class‚ in lieu of big government‚ that would essentially rule over a society of small independent self-sufficient farmers. But‚ in a paradoxical manner‚ Jefferson’s presidency both defined and contradicted his personal philosophies. To begin with‚ Thomas Jefferson’s presidency definitely embodied the principles of the Jeffersonian Democracy. These principles were exemplified in the domestic policies implemented by Thomas Jefferson
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Cited: Moore‚ B. N.‚ & Bruder‚ K. (2011) Philosophy: The power of ideas. (8th ed.). New York‚ NY: McGraw Hill.
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Machiavelli and Hobbes To be successful‚ one must have the appearance of virtuousness‚ but not necessarily be virtuous. At least‚ this appears to be true according to Niccolo Machiavelli’s works. Machiavelli’s idea of the virtuous republican citizen may be compared to Hobbes’ idea of a person who properly understands the nature and basis of sovereign political power. Hobbes’ ideas seem to suggest that most anyone can claim rightful authority as there is a belief in God‚ and one can under Hobbes‚ claim
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Thomas Hobbes‚ the son of an English vicar in the late 16th Century‚ approaches the questions of politics and human nature in a unique way‚ but there are definite similarities between his work and the work of earlier philosophers. Hobbes’ political theory coincides with the political theory of Niccolò Machiavelli‚ and yet differs in the theory of virtù. Hobbes follows Machiavelli in some important aspects of political theory‚ and yet expands upon or discards Machiavelli’s ideas in other important
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governments will fail. The film “V for Vendetta” and the novel “Brave New World” both comment on the issue of misuse of technology and the control of the people. V for Vendetta is the 2006 film adaptation by the Wachowski’s of the comic book of the same name created by Alan Moore. It is set in a futuristic dystopian world in which Britain is ruled by a totalitarian-fascist party‚ and follows the events triggered by a masked shadowy revolutionary known only as the letter V. Brave New World is Aldous Huxley’s
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Case Critique: Tesco Supermarkets Ltd. v Nattrass [1972] A.C. 153 The Case of Tesco Supermarket Ltd v Natrass is a well-known case based on the Trade Description Act (1968). The case was about a well-known supermarket firm (Tesco Ltd) and a customer‚ Mr. Coane an old pensioner. Tesco had a special offer for the sale of Radian washing powder‚ which was advertised on posters displayed in stores. The normal price of the product was 3s 11d and they were selling it for 2s 11d. Miss Rogers‚ shop assistance
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