Category: Political Philosophy

Political Philosophies: Democracy Legalism And Tyranny Political philosophies determine how societies should be set up and how citizens are expected to act. Democracy, legalism, and tyranny are all political philosophies. Each political philosophy has varying advantages and disadvantages. Out of these philosophies, democracy is the best, oligarchy is the second-best, and tyranny is the worst.…

Ancient Greek Political Philosophy Manifold attributes of modern-day civilization, if slightly taken heed of, predominantly carry the traces of concepts that were constructed and long conferred in the ancient Greek civilization. More precisely, it provided the basis for the foundation of the political system and its philosophy, bearing in mind that the word politics itself…

Political Philosophy: Use of Philosophy Outside of the Academy The first task we are required to make is to give a definition of what philosophy is, if not, the term can be used broadly and can contain any number of subjects therefore the definition of philosophy I will use is the critical study of the…

An Insight into African Political Philosophy: Problems and Branches Philosophy as we have come to know is a reflective and critical activity that can be undertaken by man. Man cannot avoid philosophizing, because philosophy is an integral part of him. Every tribe, race or people have their own notable philosophers. In a wider sense, every…

Personal Statement on Political Philosophy: Opinion Essay Do we have a moral duty to accept the role of the state? I was first faced with this question when reading An Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff. This fundamentally changed my outlook on political philosophy as a subject because it presented a more abstract view,…

Majoritarian Democracy and Political Philosophy in Governance System of Northern Ireland Introduction Democracy remains a strong aspect in the determination of efficient governing systems all over the world. Democracy is defined as a governance system where the decisions made are an agreement of the people and passed by the people. This normally means that the…

Political Philosophy: Use of Philosophy Outside of the Academy The first task we are required to make is to give a definition of what philosophy is, if not, the term can be used broadly and can contain any number of subjects therefore the definition of philosophy I will use is the critical study of the…

An Insight into African Political Philosophy: Problems and Branches Philosophy as we have come to know is a reflective and critical activity that can be undertaken by man. Man cannot avoid philosophizing, because philosophy is an integral part of him. Every tribe, race or people have their own notable philosophers. In a wider sense, every…

Personal Statement on Political Philosophy: Opinion Essay Do we have a moral duty to accept the role of the state? I was first faced with this question when reading An Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff. This fundamentally changed my outlook on political philosophy as a subject because it presented a more abstract view,…

Majoritarian Democracy and Political Philosophy in Governance System of Northern Ireland Introduction Democracy remains a strong aspect in the determination of efficient governing systems all over the world. Democracy is defined as a governance system where the decisions made are an agreement of the people and passed by the people. This normally means that the…