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    Compared to the men around him, Machiavelli has the most compelling political philosophy. Machiavelli certainly is a leading political theorist who uses history and straight forwardness to prove his point. The Prince is filled with great knowledge that has the ability to inspire the reader. Niccolo Machiavelli use of historical analysis, realist attitude and brazen syntax are the driving forces that make his political philosophy so compelling. Machiavelli found it really important to study those that

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    Political Philosophy in the 17th Century

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    affairs. Wars between countries and within countries were at a peak. What solutions were there to fix the mayhem? It was an answer that many philosophers were trying to figure out. This writing assignment's intentions are not on the study of philosophy, but rather on the philosophical figures that have helped mold what the world is today. John Locke, a philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, a political philosopher, and Bishop Bossuet, a theologist and bishop, are three people from the 17th century whose

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    “Of the people, by the people, for the people,” in the words of Abraham Lincoln express how America is instituted on the philosophies of democracy, and has been for numerous years. America is not the oldest country that has acquired a democratic government, but it is the most successful. Although democracy has been effective in not only the United States, but in many other nations throughout the world, some facets of a socialist government could aid America in flourishing the economy. Many Americans

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    Collin Kwasigroch Dr. Molvarec History 1002 9/29/17 Medieval Vs Renaissance Philosophy The Medieval Era was a time dominated by belief. People lived with such great superstition and fear of God. Many people were focused not on their lives her on earth, but rather their life after death. During the Renaissance people became more humanistic and focused more on their lives in the moment rather than their afterlife. We can see these changes of Ideas by studying the works of Saint Anselm of Canterbury

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    In Descartes Meditations on First Philosophy, he introduces the divisibility argument for his idea of mind-body dualism. It argues that the mind is distinct from the body and that they are different "substances". The argument has two premises; the mind is indivisible and the body is divisible. In this essay, I will interpret Descartes' argument by discussing the key points of these premises and how they are supported. I will also be incorporating my own thoughts on the argument to determine whether

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    possible career to match my expectation was obviously teaching. However teaching is very challenging and requires lots of dedication. As a teacher to become, I believe all individual engaging in the field of teaching must have their own teaching philosophy and an understanding of

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    political philosophy until I completed this course. Entering the course, I considered myself to be a staunch liberal who allowed for political compromise only in the most extreme situations. After examining the ideas learned throughout the course and realizing being concrete and unwavering in your viewpoints is not always the most productive, I now consider myself, while still believing in the majority of liberal principles, to be more of a pluralist when it comes to a political philosophy. My belief

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    Thomas Hobbes was, as we know, a 17th century British philosopher. We learn in this module that Hobbes was the creator of the political philosophy known as social contract theory and that he was also an egoist. By the revelation of the latter one could easily infer, before diving deeper, that this philosophical theory is based on the inherent selfishness of man. This assumption would, of course, be correct. Hobbes believed that all of mankind is inherently selfish and that to obtain a peaceful and

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    While the use and understanding of philosophy goes widely unknown by a majority of the population today, a selective few have recognized its potential and utilized it to its fullest. In the following essay, three prominent philosophers; Bertrand Russell, Ayn Rand, and Christopher Hitchens. Each gives their insight to three important topics; the value of philosophy, using philosophy and its value, and the importance of freedom of speech. All of whom will be discussed, and agreement or disagreement

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    Introduction: Niccolo Machiavelli’s seminal work The Prince was a seismic shift away from the tradition of political philosophy as espoused by the likes of Plato and Aristotle. Renaissance Italy was a tremendous era of human advancement, but also a deeply unstable one, with wars and tyranny ravaging the Italian peninsula. Due to the nature of the political climate that Machiavelli was living in, his political doctrine would have to be of a different nature than Plato’s idealistic focus on virtue

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