Niccolo Machiavelli

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Machiavelli influenced a lot of political theorist and philosophers; some of them are Thomas Hobbes, Nietzsche, and also Mao Zedong. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Machiavelli.. Early life.. Concern with study of political reality using history or interpretations.. The Prince: Advice for a good prince.. Princes must know the art of war.. A prince must 'commits himself'.. Choosing between being...»

Aristotle, Hobbes and Machiavelli on Governance

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « thousand years after Aristotle s time, his writings were still relevant, allowing us to compare his work, with later theorists such as Thomas Hobbes (1588 1679 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A fundamental assumption made by Aristotle.. Aristotle's view of the political aspect of the human function.. Aristotle's account of the relation between a person and the polis.. Hobbes and civilization.. The Enlightenment aimed to...»

Critically discuss the legal theory of Austin

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   02/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « of Jeremy Bentham who popularised the ideas, Austin was also inspired by political philosophers like Jean Bodin, David Hume or Thomas Hobbes arguing that the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Austin and the law . The main argument of Hart . The typology of Austin. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

What is the function of representation in Hobbes conception of political power as presented in the Leviathan?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Bibliography Hobbes, Tom Sorell, Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1986 Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes, Penguin Classics (1651) Philosophy and government 1572-1651, Richard ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Leviathan and its representation.. Why is representation necessary to protect the individuals' lives?. The covenant as the foundation of the sovereign's authority.. Who is this mortal God? The representation (as depiction) of the...»

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