Marxist theories of religion relates mainly on how religion helps dominate the Bourgeoisie within the society by the Proletariat. The division of the two classes where the Middle class who owns the means of production, exploits the labour of Working class in the capitalist society. There are many ways whereby Marx replicates his theories against religion whether it has created a positive or negative societal effect. Other perspectives such as Functionalism and Feminism criticises Marx’s values according to the different roles of religions. Firstly, Marx argues that religion is portrayed as an ideology where there’s a set of ideas and values, in other words, a belief system that disadvantages the Working class as they become exploited.
Democracy was and still is used today by many countries. It is a popular choice of rule because it is rule “by the people, for the people.” Some advantages of democracy were that there were many freedoms that were assured to you; such as the freedom of speech, freedom to congregate ext. For example the freedom of speech, someone may not agree with what you have to say, but they cannot take away your right to say it (Doc. 4). Also in Democracy, no one man could get too powerful.
20. Discuss the cultural and architectural splendor of Athens as represented in the picture on page 197. Remember that some of these buildings were built with money from the Delian League. What might this fact say about Athenian arrogance? 21.
Sandel suggest discarding the whole culture of hiding moral convictions from debate because it is unnatural. This suggestion seems to be heading along the right path to creating a more reflective democracy. He is essentially asking for a “free market place of ideas” to ensue and that people will be swayed by truth and conviction. Sandel is very invested in discussing the purpose, the core of things and this leading us to a better form of democratic debate. It is a very ideal way of government and would require a high degree of autonomy on the part of the citizens and it would most likely cause slow progress.
“The more powerful it grows / the greater the need for humanity” (Lao Tzu, 31). When you’re in control you have to have trust in everyone and you shouldn’t have to prepare to defend yourself. To stay in leadership patience, compassion, and simplicity are qualities that are need. Machiavelli thought that good laws come naturally essentially because of a good military, or the preparation for war. However, Lao Tzu believes that good rules fall into place because you let everything run its course.
In its place, the people should establish a government that is designed to protect those rights. Governments are rarely overthrown, and should not be overthrown for trivial reasons. In this case, a long history of abuses has led the colonists to overthrow a tyrannical government. The King of Great Britain, George III, is guilty of 27 specific abuses. The King interfered with the colonists' right to self-government and for a fair judicial system.
Palin doesn't believe that we should pull out of Iraq until their government can properly handle the Iraqi people. We will Know to pull out when our commanders on the ground tell us that the proper conditions have been met. Obviously we know how to govern their country much better than they do, even though their culture, religion, and way of life are completely different than ours. Our democracy is the best system of government in the world and countries like Iraq are fortunate to have people like us come in and do our part to better unify the
It is said that Lao-tzu wrote the Tao-te as a political guide for those who created the power structure and maintained the order of the land. In doing so he gave advice, rather than setting rules. He believed that the government should play a smaller role in the day to day lives of their citizens. Meaning, instead of watching over every person with an iron fist, allow them to show the natural good in themselves. Lao-tzu was a firm believer that playing a bigger role will ruin the balance of tranquility.
Civil Disobedience Henry David Thoreau accepted the motto, “That government is best which governs least”. What I feel that means is that too much power in government can feel like there is no freedom to live life or be successful in life. I think with the time period it was written in it meant similar to my opinion. Sometimes people working together is more sufficient than counting on the government. The government that governs least is one that lets the voices of the civilians be heard the most, it lets its citizens make their own decisions, and stays out of their affairs.
Article VII states that certain individuals get certain power- to a Classical Liberal power (in theory) should be distributed and shared; a higher power leads to different classes (like the bourgeois) or to more government, this is not a Classical Liberal ideology. Lastly Article VIII benefits the people but it is meant for the “common good”- not the individual. A Classical Liberal believes it should be all about the individual and that is how we achieve true economic prosperity for all. Classical Liberalism is not an outdated ideology in fact it is still used today. For instance: a Liberal (or Democrat) still believes in small government as well as thinking about the individual and constantly striving to make things better.