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…
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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.
Critically assess Mill's distinction between 'higher' and 'lower' pleasures
Mill’s assertion that “some kinds of pleasure are more desirable and more valuable than others” was a major revision of…
How successful is Descartes' use of a benevolent creator in answering the challenge of scepticism?
Scepticism refers to a range of views, which broadly deny that “some term of positive epistemic appraisal applies to our…
Could we be both free and determined?
This essay will discuss whether a human actor can be both free and determined. It will examine the issues of…