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Classical Liberalism

Classical Liberalism is a political philosophy that has stood the test of time. Developed by the English philosopher John Locke, classical liberalism is rooted in the ideals of individual rights and ... influenced future thinkers with ideas such as the famous “tabula rasa” (blank slate) perception of the mind, his most important contributions may be those in the area of political philosophy. It is here where

Paradise and Paradiso: Echoes of a Fortunate Fall

Renaissance's dissolution of morality with Puritanism. The Puritans sought to purify the church from Catholic remnants, debauchery, and hierarchy. Milton was a devout scholar of classical philosophy and poetry ... religious content and its cultural significance for Europe’s literary achievements. Much like Milton, Dante was a scholar, deeply versed in learning, the political climate, and illuminating the religious

Ad Fontes: Desiderius Erasmus’ Call for a Return to the Sources of a Unified and Simple Christian Faith

Desiderius Erasmus’ humanism greatly shaped his view of Christianity. He developed a “philosophy of Christ” that led him to seek peaceful reforms from within the Church while attempting to maintain ... of his character may seem at odds, this is not the case. In fact, Erasmus’ humanism played a big role in the development of his “philosophy of Christ” and his views surrounding reform of the Church.6

The Mother of a Revolution

Julia Alvarez’s novel, In the Time of Butterflies, is not confined to a single voice. Instead, her writing affords each sister her perspective of not only the political revolution, but also each ... emphasizing women’s advancement through political action, Minerva undercuts her own stance as a powerful woman by not only minimizing the inclusion of domestic life in her narrative, but also by predetermining

Yet another tale of two cities: Buenos Aires and Chicago

about 2.25 times more capital per worker. Finally, Chicago’s political situation was far more stable and it was not a political capital. Human capital seems to explain the lion’s share of the divergent ... path of the two cities and their countries, both because of its direct effect and because of the connection between education and political instability. Argentine exceptionalism; Comparative development

The demand for military spending in Latin American countries

, strategic, political, and security factors. Studies that estimate demand functions for such budgetary outlays focus either on individual country case studies or on groups of countries that share some similar ... spending has been driven by both domestic and external factors. The former include the economy as well as the political characteristics of the government as these are quantified by the Polity index of

Gustavo Gutiérrez – Liberation Theology & Marxism

, this at-once theological and overtly political ideology decries the institutionalized violence of the world’s capitalist society on the poor and oppressed, and argues that God is particularly concerned ... generating progress and growing wealth for the few and social imbalances, political tensions, and poverty for the many.8 7. Ibid., 138. His philosophy offers supposed release from this system. While he

Path-dependent import-substitution policies: the case of Argentina in the twentieth century

dependence. We contend that the endogenous industrialization of the inter-war period generated political changes that paved the way for import-substitution industrialization during the post-war period. Even if ... economic growth, protectionist policies became entrenched. In the absence of mature political institutions, the liberalization process was delayed and, when it finally did occur, it was extremely costly

The Spirit of ’98: A Defense of Civil or States’ Rights?

. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press, 1979 . Calhoun , John C. Union and Liberty: The Political Philosophy of John C. Calhoun . Edited by Ross M. Lence . Indianapolis, IN: Liberty Fund, 1992 ... from the overall constitutional argument. Despite the ambiguity of a few specific points of the documents’ implications and regardless of immediate political intentions, the Kentucky and Virginia

The Kabod Volume 2, Issue 1

the area of political philosophy. It is here where he left an indelible mark on Western civilization and the world as a whole. 1According to Neal Wood, Professor of Political Science at the University ... social contract. It is in this work along with others where Locke outlines his paramount political philosophy rooted in classical liberalism. Adopted by our founding fathers, Locke’s classical liberalism

The Argentina Paradox: microexplanations and macropuzzles

literature and argues that, setting aside deeper social and political determinants, the various economic mechanisms in play defy the idea of a monocausal explanation. ... only of what went wrong, but why it went wrong. What were the political economy mechanisms that derailed Argentina in the twentieth century? A century ago, despite some bumps in the road, the country was

The Kabod Volume 2, Issue 1

the area of political philosophy. It is here where he left an indelible mark on Western civilization and the world as a whole. 1According to Neal Wood, Professor of Political Science at the University ... social contract. It is in this work along with others where Locke outlines his paramount political philosophy rooted in classical liberalism. Adopted by our founding fathers, Locke?s classical liberalism

Stavrogin: The Anti-Christ of Demons

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel Demons is much more than the story of a political murder; it describes the clash of ideas in 1860s Russia as Russia battles between retaining its past national identity ... Stavrogin, “Remember what you’ve meant in my life, Stavrogin” (239). Pyotr Stepanovich also idolizes Stavrogin, but for him Stavrogin embodies the perfect political DeOrnellis 2 leader for his plan to

Tolkien and the Deadly Sin of Greed

() Accessed [Month x, xxxx]. Liberty University Digital 1 Liberty University 2 Published by Part of the Ethics and Political Philosophy Commons, and the Literature in English, British Isles Recommended ... , “Tolkien’s personal philosophy for living in society as well as his philosophy of evil focuses on greed. . .” and “the human desire to possess/hoard people and things as ‘property’. . . is ‘at the core of all

Tolkien and the Deadly Sin of Greed

() Accessed [Month x, xxxx]. Liberty University Digital 1 Liberty University 2 Published by Part of the Ethics and Political Philosophy Commons, and the Literature in English, British Isles Recommended ... , “Tolkien’s personal philosophy for living in society as well as his philosophy of evil focuses on greed. . .” and “the human desire to possess/hoard people and things as ‘property’. . . is ‘at the core of all

The Economic and Geopolitical Effects of the European Union

them. In conclusion, an examination of the European Union’s current capabilities of integrating into a political union is conducted, evaluating its level of political and economic cooperation, the ... political and economic cooperation, the capacity and willingness to create a central military force, and the recent developments in negotiations between the EU and Great Britain. The Economic and

The Economic and Geopolitical Effects of the European Union

them. In conclusion, an examination of the European Union’s current capabilities of integrating into a political union is conducted, evaluating its level of political and economic cooperation, the ... political and economic cooperation, the capacity and willingness to create a central military force, and the recent developments in negotiations between the EU and Great Britain. The Economic and

Modern Philosophies and School Voucher Programs

. Neoliberalism is first an economic philosophy that advocates for deregulation in all areas of trade and a completely free market (?Neoliberalism,? 2006). While neoliberalism is an economic philosophy first, it ... consumers and produce more efficiently (Bosetti & Gereluk, 2016) . Many arguments for vouchers come from a philosophy of neoliberalism. Two examples of neoliberal arguments for vouchers are the arguments of

John Calvin, Authority, and the Evangelical Conviction of the Evidentness of Truth

Catholic Church forced Calvin to wrestle with his sometimes contradictory views on authority. Ironically, he set obedience as the centerpiece of his view, emphasizing—throughout ecclesiastical and political ... preaching and exposition of Scripture. This translated into self-righteous conduct in the exercise of his own personal authority. Although exploring the full impact of Calvin’s theological and political views

The Five Main Themes of the Old Testament

: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/kabod Part of the Biblical Studies Commons, and the Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons Recommended Citations Mumme, Laura E. "The Five Main ... was the main pattern of political organization in the ANE ... and the king was recognized as a shepherd appointed by the god(s) to help society function in a harmonious fashion.”8 A king in the ANE was