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The Matter of Political Philosophy

When an individual studies political philosophy, it is usually with the intent to understand the core principles that govern the political life of a city, a region, or a nation. What is it that motivates or causes a mayor to … Continue reading

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What does the Government have to Fear of the People?

Part 1: Introduction”…subjects having no law but the will of their master, and their master no restraint but his passions, all notions of good and all principles of equity again vanish.”– Jean Jacques Rousseau, [“A Discourse on the Origin of … Continue reading

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Power: Its Cause, Its Effect

Introduction Between the thousands of pages of history, one will see the rise to power of kings and their eventually toppling, either by a social insurrection or an opposing political party, or perhaps the one enemy they never outrun: death. … Continue reading

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