Does Thrasymachus’ position in the Republic pose a threat to morality?
(N.B. The degree to which the Republic represents an historic record or the creative musings of Plato is hotly debated…
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To what extent does Locke's political theory differ from St. Thomas' in building on Christian but not Aristotelian foundations?
Context Locke’s main work, the 1689 'Two Treatises of Government’, is, much like Aquinas’ 'Summa Theologiae’, a rejection of a…
Why is it usual to describe St. Thomas' political theory as reflecting a 'Christian Aristotelianism'?
Context Before Aquinas, the church’s political philosophy was largely based on Neoplatonism. The Church was considered to have priority access…
How far did the Peace of Versailles succeed in implementing the principle of self-determination?
The Peace of Versailles generally refers to the Treaty of Versailles, ending the Great War of 1914-1918. It is commonly…
Why did Rousseau argue for and Burke against popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty can be summarised as the belief that the legitimacy of a government is subject to the will of…
What are our moral obligations with respect to suffering strangers in distant countries?
This essay will discuss our moral obligations to suffering strangers, assuming that “we” are members of a relatively developed nation.