Hacker’s models of terrorism applied to Bin Laden and al Qaeda
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A paper which looks critically at Hacker's categorisation of terrorists as crusaders, criminals and crazies, in relation to other theories of terrorism and with specific reference to the philosophy and activities of Bin Laden and al-Qaeda. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
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Harold Seidman on “The Executive Establishment: Culture and Personality”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the role of the executive within governmental agencies according to Seidman. In Harold Seidman’s text “Politics, Position and Power: the Dynamics of Federal Organization” (1997) he discusses “The Executive Establishment: Culture and Personality” (Chapter 8). While there is an executive hierarchy within the government agencies, influence and position are often dependent on the specific agency and the relationships with those superior. Despite the professional expertise of some secretaries, their appointments are largely related to where in the country they are from, their lifestyle, what their professional and personal background is and how conformist they are to the established values and ideology of a particular agency and in fact are only as free to act “as big as the president, the bureaucracy, the Congress, and their constituencies allow them to be”. While higher executives within agencies fall within the expected traditional roles, undersecretaries and others within the agencies may more so represent the diverse groups within the portfolio. Despite the increase in external “hybrid” agencies, traditional social and cultural expectations remain of executives within the political structure who must conform to rather than try to reform the institutions they administer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Harry Summers' Comprehension of Clausewitz
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This 3 page paper examines the work of Clausewitz through the eyes of Harry Summers. The Tet Offensive is used as an example. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Has consociational democracy in the Netherlands outlived its usefulness?
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This 12 page paper delves into this form of government and explores the Netherlands. Some country information is contained in the discussion. History is relied upon in order to come up with an answer to the question posed by this insightful paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Heilbroner's The Nature and Logic of Capitalism
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This 3 page paper looks at the author's view of capitalism and compares it to liberal and conservative positions. The three views are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Henry David Thoreau & Nature
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A 5 page paper discussing the American philosopher, naturalist, and writer Henry David Thoreau and his most famous book, 'Walden Pond,' and how it demonstrates the human relationship with nature. This paper also focuses on the day-to-day life and activities at Walden Pond. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Henry David Thoreau: Host to a Twenty-First Century Policy Retreat!
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An 8 page exploration of Thoreau’s philosophies as they relate to contemporary events in the twenty-first century. Written from the perspective of an observer at a policy retreat sponsored by Thoreau at Walden Pond this paper contrasts Thoreau’s ideologies with those of his workshop attendants, attendants composed of a veteran a student from the U.S., Great Britain, Iraq, North Korea, and South Korea. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Henry Sidgwick’s Arguments and Theories of Utilitarianism and Egoism: Morality, Sanctions, Reasoning and Common Sense
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Sidgwick’s “The Methods of Ethics” as he examines the morality behind the arguments of the Utilitarianism and the Egoist philosophies. In Henry Sidgwick’s “The Methods of Ethics”, he examines the morality behind the arguments of the Utilitarianism and the Egoist philosophies. In doing so, Sidgwick finds that the morality of common sense is outlined by its adherence to certain principles of consensus in a society and which seem to be consistent throughout history and societies. The morality of common sense is consistent with that of utilitarianism in that moral good is measured by the greatest good for the greatest number. Sidgwick finds however that the utilitarianism argument fails against that of the egoist who finds that an action which brings each man’s happiness is the basis for man’s morality. In order to “prove” his argument, the utilitarian imposes sanctions on the egoist which in a sense state that there are pleasures and pains which will be expected if an egoist acts only in his own self interests. These sanctions however, do not offer “proof” for the egoist as for him, his own happiness is by definition only good, not only for him but also from a universal perspective. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Herbert Aptheker/ Views on Marxism
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A 5 page discussion of the opinions voiced by Herbert Aptheker in his 1967 book 'The Nature of Democracy, Freedom and Revolution.' The writer argues that by contrasting Marxist philosophy against 'bourgeois' democracy and revolution, Aptheker offers a perspective on history and political philosophy that is truly intriguing, if somewhat dated in his conclusions. No other sources cited.
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Hirschman and Schumpeter: Capitalist Dynamics
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This 9 page research paper presents the essential features of modern capitalist economics dynamics according to the works of Albert Hirschman and Joseph Schumpeter. The main economic ideas and theories of Hirschman and Schumpeter are evaluated from the modern 20th Century perspective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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History of Partisan Politics in America
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A 5 page paper which discusses the history of partisan politics in America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ho Chi Minh as an Exemplary Leader
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This 4 page paper examines this Vietnamese leader. The positive side of Ho Chi Minh is presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Hobbes and Locke – Political Applications or Just Ideals?
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Hobbes and Locke – Political Applications or Just Ideals? : This 8-page analytical essay examines the political ideologies in Thomas Hobbes’, Leviathan and John Locke’s, Second Treaties on Government relevant to the belief that political philosophies are concerned only with what works in practice, and not just armchair discourse. Quite the contrary, Hobbes and later Locke left a fertile political legacy that formed the tangible roots for our own system of government. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNHobbes.doc
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Hobbes and Locke: An Analysis of Their Theories:
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This 6 page paper analyzes the precepts of Hobbes and Locke and specifically addresses their political opinions and viewpoints. This paper compares and contrasts these two philosophers and exmines their ideas of state power. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Hobbes, Locke and Marx
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A paper which looks at the views of Hobbes, Locke and Marx regarding human nature, human rights, and the structure of government. Bibliography lists 8 sources
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Hobhouse's View on Liberty
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This 5 page paper discusses Hobhouse's views on liberty which uses his book Liberalism and Other Writings. Political ideology is discussed along with compatible economic theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources .
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Hobsbawm's Age of Extremes
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this book that focuses on twentieth century life. The author's thesis is explored and critiqued. No additional sources cited.
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