Legitimacy

Why legitimacy? There is currently an increasing recognition among the main literatures about the importance of “legitimacy” in understanding the dynamics constitutive of the ongoing transformation of power configuration. Legitimacy is an effective approach to read the non-material dimension of power – such as the practice, representation, and reproduction of power. As Hurd argues, to read international politics without paying attention to the competition over legitimacy would leave one with no

authority is often required to make decisions, and these decisions are created based on the conscience this person possesses. Constantly, the interpretation must be made whether these decisions stamp a title on these individuals, and this is where legitimacy or illegitimacy of the individual’s actions make an appearance. In the play Measure for Measure written by William Shakespeare, readers have the opportunity to witness this trial of holding authority. Angelo, one of the characters within the play

repair political order, the state needs authority from its citizens to do so and this authority needs to be legitimate. ‘Legitimacy refers to a belief in the states rightness, its right to rule or the idea that its authority is proper.’ I will then explain how today, legitimacy is closely linked to democracy and it is through free and fair elections that the state receives legitimacy. The degree to which individuals legitimise the state is varied and individuals or groups of people can also engage

Finally, MacWhite understood the need for legitimacy across the country and this became very evident in his constant search for individuals who can provide a means for the Sarkhaneese to develop the country by themselves. An example that comes to mind from the story is when he talked to Atkins in

that of the antagonist. As shown in the Shakespearean play King Lear, there is very little difference between the two. Edmund, who appears to be a villain, is more than meets the eye. His evil is a rebellion against the social order that denies him legitimacy. His villainy does not come from innate cruelty but from misdirected desire for familial love. His remorse in the end displays his humanity and blindness. Through his nature, the social construct, and the humanity he exemplifies, it is impossible

going on in their head. The DSM-5 also says that clinicians feel people with factious disorder are wasting their time, which is understandable. However, people with the disorder feel they cannot control their actions. So even though I question the legitimacy, the DSM proves that there is something wrong in the head that is causing an individual to induce or fake symptoms to get

The maintenance of a state requires the ability to act in accordance to the times. The Hobbesian and Machiavellian discourses in relation to the legitimacy of violence are distinct, nonetheless, bring forth significant arguments. Machiavelli claims that leaders ought to be good as long as the times permit, however, the leader with virtu ought to prepare to enter into evil when forced by necessity. Contrary to popular belief, Machiavelli does not endorse violence, rather he provides advice to those

He does this by inserting counterarguments and effectively refuting them with evidence. The use of statistics from academic research and anecdotes from scholars on the given subject give his argument legitimacy. Williams also provides a hidden assumption in his argument that makes readers think critically about his implicit statement and its relevance to his argument. However, there are weakness to his argument and that is his use of non-academic language

through Lord of the Flies by William Golding, these pivotal building blocks of a civilization can play a great part into bringing a group of people to society, or drag them all down into savagery. The conch shell is an excellent example of political legitimacy and democratic power. Although, while this device can be used for good; providing others with order and sanity, it can also be used for the utter destruction of a civilization. The conch shell in Lord of the Flies by William Golding begins as civilization

power-hungry course of his daughters. The betrayal of Goneril and Regan caused Lear to separate from his man-made principles and praise those of nature. Besides the change in Lear, the audience also observed Gloucester’s position concerning the legitimacy of his two sons. Societal views were a detriment regarding the rights of illegitimate children, like Edmund. Seeing his brother Edgar conquer all his father’s treasures, Edmund left his praise of nature behind and instead exploited the reliance