Democracy
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Democracy is commonly defined as a political process and associated with the mechanism of electoral rule, however, it is ineffably intertwined with the processes of government, economics and cultural mandates. This 5 page paper argues that all three of these great philosophers: Mill, Rousseau and Tocqueville, would agree to the statement, 'Democracy is not a mechanical device, it is, rather, a living organism that can only flourish in certain kinds of social soil'. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTdemcry.wps

Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the Individual in Society
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This 4 page paper covers the writings of the eighteenth-century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and describes his views on the relationship of the individual to society. It also argues that Rousseau was an early voice in the development of modern totalitarianism, as well as the events of the French Revolution. 1 work cited.
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Locke, Rousseau, & Marx
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A 5 page paper that discusses Locke's persepective on goverment especially in terms of the right of man to property ownership, and presents the opposing views of Rousseau and Marx. Though Marx's perspectives are in direct opposition to Locke, Rousseau offers a subtler argument challenging Locke's perspective, based in the relationship between man and government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Rousseau's 'Origins Of Civil Society'
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A 6 page paper discussing Rousseau's 'Civil Society.' What were the primary issues in the idea of civil society and how did Rousseau present them. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Civilsoc.wps

Rousseau, Hegel, & Marx - Opinions On The State Of Nature
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A 6 page paper discussing Rousseau's views regarding the state of nature and comparing it with Marx and Hegel's rejection of the premise. The writer also examines whether or not there is a comprise position between their thoughts. Bibliography lists four sources.
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The Political Writings Of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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A 9 page paper discussing four works by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau considered political in nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Rousseau4.doc

John Locke / Definition of Property
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A 2 page comprehensive analysis of the ideas that underlie John Locke's definition of Property in his Essay on Civil Government. A good reference for those studying U.S. Constitutional History. No Bibliography.
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John Locke vs. Jean Domat / Two Perspectives On The Nature Of Government
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A 5 page paper that provides a concise overview of the main points in Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government' and Domat's 'On Social Order and Absolute Power,' and considers a broad comparison of significant points. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Lockedg.wps

John Locke's 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding' / Ideas
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A 3 page essay discussing John Locke's perceptions and philosophy regarding human ideas as the primary and the difference to ideas of the secondary qualities. No additional sources cited.
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