Capitalism vs. Planned Socialism
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A 5 page investigation of the similarities and differences between capitalism and planned socialism. Examples are given of both. The writer posits that true capitalism does not exist anywhere in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: CapSoc.wps

Primary Features of 18th & 19th Century Liberal and Conservative Thought
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A 5 page paper which explores the liberal and conservative thought as expressed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill and Edmund Burke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Libcons.wps

THE RELVEANCE OF ROUSSEAU TODAY
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This essay examines the relevance of Jean Rousseau's "Social Contract" today. Topics covered include the right to vote in a democracy, the admonision against force, and the will of the majority. Topics from current events are used to compare the importance of Rousseau's words, close to four centuries after they were written.
Filename: MTrourel.rtf

Authority / A Socio-Political Analysis
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The subject of authority is discussed in relationship to political ideology and class. This 8 page paper suggests that societal reaction to authority is inextricably linked with liberalism and conservatism as well as social status. The Rodney King beating and trial is used as one illustration. The paper includes Weber's interpretation of authority. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Authorit.wps

Political Oppression & Morally Justifiable Violence / A Philosophical Argument
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A 5 page paper that provides philosophical arguments for the use of violence as a morally justifiable response to political oppression. This paper looks at the perspectives of philosophers including Plato, Cicero, Kant and Hume. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Justviol.wps

Israel / Continue Aid?
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A 5 page overview on the debate and the facts behind the debate on whether to continue economic aid to Israel. The writer discusses this in terms of U.S. fiscal policy, U.S. international policy, and human rights issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Isrlaid.wps

United States and Israel Military Relationship
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9 pages. This imaginary briefing from the Ambassador of Israel to the Prime Minister of Israel presents a solid argument for bringing the United States and Israel together in a stronger military relationship with each other. International terrorism would not hold the same appeal if there were not a great deal of bureaucratic interference; rather, the incentive to gain control over less powerful countries would cease to exist. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGAisral.wps