Swami Vivekananda believed that the ultimate goal of politics is to create a society where all individuals can live in harmony and reach their full potential. He believed that this can only be achieved through the practice of spiritual values such as compassion, love, and selflessness.
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Discover the intricacies of Political Philosophy and explore the fundamental principles that shape our societies. From ancient thinkers to modern theorists, delve into the diverse perspectives on government, power, and justice.
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I. Introduction Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who is best known for his contributions to political philosophy. His most famous work, “Leviathan,” outlines a theory of the state and…
Plato’s Metaphysics is a dialogue between Socrates and Plato, written in the 4th century BC. The dialog is an attempt to draw out the basic outlines of the fundamental problem…
Relationship between Law and Morality The relationship between law and morality is one of the thorniest problems in political theory. Philosophers have long been taxed by questions related to the nature of law, its…
What is Modernism? “Modernism”, in a broader sense, is a new phenomenon, modern thought, character, or practise breaking away from the old rules, traditions, and existing writing methods practised by…
The relationship between law and liberty is a complex and nuanced one, with many different interpretations and perspectives. At its core, the relationship between law and liberty is about balancing…
In his work, Thomas Hobbes deals directly with one of the most critical problems of the paradoxes and dilemmas in international relations. The dilemma between internal order and international anarchy Thomas Hobbes states that these…
The theory of Forms or Ideas is at the center of Plato’s philosophy. With this respective theory, one can understand all his other views on knowledge, psychology, ethics, and state….
The Greek philosopher Plato presented the “Allegory of the Cave” in his work “Republic.” It is a dialogue between Plato’s brother Glaucon and his teacher Socrates. In the Allegory, Socrates asks Glaucon to imagine a cave. In a dark…