Ernest Gellner/ 'Nations and Nationalism'
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page analysis. In his book Nations and Nationalism, author Ernest Gellner addresses the topic of how the political forms that are so intrinsic to the modern world came into being—how did the concept of a 'nation' develop? What caused certain people to define themselves in this manner? How does this concept influence the present and the future? These and more questions are addressed by this slim volume. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99ergel.wps

Nationalism / The Necessary Evil We Love To Hate
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper which examines the book Blood & Belonging: Journey Into the New Nationalism by Michael Ignatieff. The writer demonstrates that Ignatieff's work delves deeply linto nationalism showing all its implications, positive and negative. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Bloodb.wps

A View Of Machiavelli / Political Actions And Morality
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper considers the concept of morality as it is presented in the writings of Machiavelli, especially Machiavelli's The Prince, and relates this notion of morality within the constructs of leadership. This paper considers the fact that Machiavelli appears to support the notion that the means always justify the ends in political situations, and that understanding this is the premise of strong leadership. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Viewmach.wps

Comparison of Machiavelli's and Hobbe's Views on Government
[ send me this paper ]
This 20 page report discusses the political philosophers' understanding of government and a comparison of the two on some specific points. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Goview.wps

Imaginary Conversation / Debate
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page fictional dialogue between Niccolo Machiavelli, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Friedriche Nietzsche, from the viewpoint of their histories and writings. These 4 men were responsible for many long held political philosophies.
Filename: Dialock.wps

Machiavelli & Hobbes-The Beginnings of Political Thought
[ send me this paper ]
A 9 page analysis of Machiavelli's The Prince and Hobbes' Leviathan as representative of the political theory and philosophy of their eras. The writer argues that even though Hobbes, like Machiavelli, was still very much concerned with the political institution of the monarchy, his work indicates that political thought was beginning to evolve toward a framework that included the rights of the citizenry. Quotations from the sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Machobb.wps

Machiavelli / Moral & Religious Separation From Politics
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages in length. Throughout the past four centuries, political leaders have adhered to the theories passed down by Niccolo Machiavelli, a profound sixteenth century political theorist. Two such philosophies that have steadfastly remained are the political separations of morality and religion. The writer discusses how Machiavellian principles apply in today's political arena by making comparisons with past and present day practices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Machpoli.wps

Machiavelli vs. Plato
[ send me this paper ]
8 pages in length. A light comparison between Machiavelli's 'The Prince' and Plato's 'Republic.' The writer examines each of the author's respective eras, backgrounds, and influences before making determinations about the political similarities and differences between their two infamous works. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Michiave.wps

Machiavelli's 'The Prince' / Similarities to Alexander the Great's Methods of Conquering
[ send me this paper ]
A 6 page paper which points out the similarities between the successful military conquering techniques of Alexander the Great and the ideas espoused by Niccolo Machiavelli in his controversial treatise, The Prince. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Alprince.wps

Machiavelli's 'The Prince' / What It Tells About the People & the Time
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page report discusses the time period in which 'The Prince' takes place and what it says about the unique historical stage of Renaissance Italy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: princmac.wps

Machiavelli's Discourses On The First Ten Books Of Titus Livius
[ send me this paper ]
The Prince is Niccolo Machiavelli's most famous work, however, the Discourses on the First Ten Books of Titus Livius provides an addendum to the principles set down in The Prince that illuminate and expand on his political philosophies. This 3 page paper argues that it is Machiavelli's most basic tenet that nothing renders a republic more firm and stable than to organize it in such a way that it is propelled by the energy generated from the interaction of the subjects with the mechanisms provided by the state and the social institution of religion. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTmacdis.wps

Machiavelli's Political Thought / A View of Virtue
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper considers the concept of virtue as it is presented in the writings of Machiavelli, especially Machiavelli's The Prince, and relates this notion of virtue to the constructs of leadership. In addition, this paper also considers the perspectives of a number of post-Renaissance theorists regarding Machiavelli's perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Machvirt.wps

Machiavellian Politics Today
[ send me this paper ]
This is a 5 page paper that examines the proposal that sophistry, rhetoric and manipulation of belief systems are the political arsenal that replaces the physical 'force' spoken of by Machiavelli in modern America. By comparing the writings of Machiavelli in The Prince it is understood that politicians, defined as the 'prince', will use any means available to acquire power, and the most expedient and efficient means today are the use of words. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Machpol.wps

The Role of the State in Global Politics
[ send me this paper ]
An 8 page research paper that look at the role of the state in global politics and the specifically at the theories that have pertained to this topic across the centuries. The writer spotlights the theories of Machiavelli and Hobbs before discussing how they relate to current political thought. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Statglob.wps

Political Theories of Balance and the Korean War
[ send me this paper ]
This 11 page report discusses the Korean War and three specific political theories of balance -- power, realism, and geopolitical. The war itself is describes as are each of the political theories of balance. For more than four decades, historians and political scientists have been involved in a number of disputes regarding the Korean war, unable even to agree who started it. The war was truly unique since it was the only “hot” war of the cold war period directly involving all the superpowers. As a result, it serves as a model through which each of the theories can be considered and also seen in terms of their combined impact. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWkorbal.wps

Marxism vs. Liberal theories of Nationalism
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper looks at similarities and differences between Marxism and liberal theories of nationalism. The philosophy of Otto Bauer is noted along with other theorists of the day. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Marxlib.wps

Communism: Two Opposing Views
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page discussion of communism. Contrasts the predominant political views of the United States with those of Karl Marx in the 'Communist Manifesto'. Presents the view that the premises of communism were set up to ensure the good of the people. Notes that while those premises have inarguably changed over time to become more authoritarian and regimented, so too have the capitalist views of the United States mellowed to allow more of a socialist approach to human welfare. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPcommun.wps