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Aristotle on Democracy
Aristotle
Democracy
In sections 3.9-3.13 of his magnum opus Politics, Aristotle puts forward several arguments for democracy within the larger context of his political theorizing. Although Aristotle has some reservations about the democratic system and a few of its implications, he assigns democracy a crucial role in achieving the good of the state and the common interest…
How did the Morrill Act of 1862 affect American Education?
Act
Education
The Morrill Act of 1862 is more commonly known as the Land-Grant College Act of 1862. It is still known by such a moniker today because of the many colleges that were built and sustained through the Morrill Act of 1862 and the subsequent Morrill Act of 1890. The Morrill Act of 1890 that will…
Violent Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Crime
Negative Impact of Juvenile Detention Centers Juvenile Justice Program Analysis Today, violent juvenile crime is a major concern in the presence of the juvenile justice system. Over the years, juvenile crimes have been classified in four categories, violent crimes, drug and alcohol violations, sexual offenses and status offenses. Violent crimes committed by juveniles have included…
Charles Dickens – Pro or Anti French Revolution
Charles Dickens
France
French
Revolution
The author Charles Dickens explores the French revolution in his novel “A Tale of Two Cities.” It is unclear whether he supports or opposes this historical event. Dickens observes the poverty-stricken lives of the peasants and their deteriorating state of being. He also witnesses the harsh treatment of the poor by the wealthy. Despite acknowledging…
“Great Depression” by John Steinbeck.
John Steinbeck
The Great Depression
I’ve tied into the thing from the first and just get down there and see it and see if I can’t do something to help knock these murderers on the heads I’m pretty mad about It” -John Steinbeck (Johnson) The Great Depression was one of the most disastrous periods in American History. It was caused…
Thomas Jefferson Philosophical Consistency
Louisiana Purchase
Philosophy
In years prior to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency, he was very vocal towards certain subjects. He was more for state’s rights moreso than anything else. He was a strict follower of the constitution. But did that change once he was president? Was he just putting on a false face to get the vote of the people?…
John Berger Said That in Terms of Representation Men Act and Women Appear
Act
Women
The concept of the male gaze can be understood by examining its historical development and its presence in contemporary society, especially in music videos. According to John Berger, traditional societal norms dictated that men were the ones who took action while women simply appeared. Men would look at women, while women watched themselves being looked…
Are Prisons Obsolete? Analysis
Prison
Introduction In the book Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis, she argues for the abolition of the present prison system. The book outlined the disturbing history behind the institution of prisons. Davis traced the evolution of the prison system from a slave camp to today’s multimillion industry serving the interests of the chosen few….
Port Huron Statement Analysis
Democracy
Idea
War
In 1962 America was going through a tough period, marked by the Cold War, against USSR and its communism. This was also the time of the Vietnam War and the Arms Race, with the possession of the nuclear weapon, and the president of the time, John F. Kennedy was a fervent believer in the “Domino…
Is Death Penalty a Deterrent for Crime Offenders?
Crime
Death
Death Penalty
Is death penalty a deterrent for crime offenders? Opinion. Death penalty is commonly being argued among each other if it is a right act upon a crime offender. However, there is a death penalty practising in many countries worldwide including Malaysia . Currently, many countries have completely abolished the death penalty and a number of…