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The decline of the western part of the old Roman Empire left Europe without the laws and protection the empire had provided. The vacuum was filled by the creation of a feudal hierarchy. In this hierarchy, the serf, or peasant, was protected by the lord of the manor, who, in turn, owed allegiance to and…

In The Types of Legitimate Domination, Weber claims there are three ideal-types of basis for legitimate authority: rational/legal, traditional, and charismatic. Rational/legal is legal authority that comes from rules such as police officers, senators, etc. Traditional is authority that comes from traditions and the belief in the sanctity of “the way it has been done…

Jeremy Bentham, a social reformer and author of Ethics and Politics in the 18th and 19th centuries, introduced utilitarianism as a way to improve the lives of the working class and advocate for ethical treatment of criminals. Bentham’s theory centers on the concept that identifying what is morally right entails maximizing pleasure while minimizing pain…

In 19th century Britain, there existed distinct and contrasting lifestyles and experiences between the rich and poor. The quality of life during the Victorian era was heavily influenced by one’s social status and economic standing. The privileged upper class enjoyed a comfortable and convenient life, while those who were less fortunate endured a harsh and…

            There is a colonial legacy left behind from past days which Latin Americans must deal with.   One of the earliest questions that Skidmore, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Brown University, poses to his readers in “Brazil: Five Centuries of Change” concerns nation building. How is it…

Robert E. Howard had a powerful interest in the desperadoes of his native southwest. “I could fill a thick volume of such disconnected bits and still not exhaust my chaotic store,” he wrote to H.P. Lovecraft in June 1931. I’ve found that passion expressed again and again in his letters, and used them for material…

Did Augustus restore the Roman Republic in 27BC? Julius Caesar is perhaps the most well known in the history of Roman Emperors, yet there is no denying that his reign was filled with controversy, no reason more so than his devious rise to power and his mischievous ways of suppressing the senate. There is no…

Justice vs. Terrorism “The Dark Knight,” a movie directed and produced by Christopher Nolan, depicts the way a system of justice deals with terrorism. If an archetype is defined as a symbol that exists instinctively in the collective consciousness of the human race, the terrorism in Batman The Dark Knight represents an archetype through the…

NOS are guidelines for support staff in schools, outlining their roles and responsibilities, as well as the necessary knowledge and understanding. They are widely used for training and professional development, supporting learning in schools (NAPTA: 2009). Schools find NOS valuable for creating job descriptions, defining roles, and supporting staff development. NOS for supporting teaching and…

William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, centers on the assassination of Julius Caesar. Interestingly, the one responsible for this act is Marcus Brutus, who is not only a servant but also a close friend to Caesar. One may wonder why someone would kill a person they are so close to. By examining Brutus’…