A Machiavellian View Of Yeltzin : A 5 page analysis of the
actions by the Russian president, Boris Yeltzin, who
dismissed his entire Cabinet in March of 1998. The writer
demonstrates that Yeltzin’s use of power can be described as
Machiavellian in nature and demonstrated many of the
principles of the 16th-century political philosopher.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Yeltsinm.wps

Machiavellian Politics Today : This is a 5 page paper that
examines the proposal that sophistry, rhetoric and
manipulation of belief systems are the political arsenal that
replaces the physical 'force' spoken of by Machiavelli in
modern America. By comparing the writings of Machiavelli
in The Prince it is understood that politicians, defined as the
"prince', will use any means available to acquire power, and
the most expedient and efficient means today are the use of
words. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Machpol.wps

Comparison / Aristotle vs. St. Thomas Aquinas’ Views on
Kingship : A 5 page paper discussing the views held by
Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas regarding the duties,
honors, and processes of kingship. No bibliography sources
are listed. Kingaq.wps

Aristotle's & The Democratic Government : A 7 page paper
that explores the Athenian Constitution, Aristotle's
"Politics," and other writings. The writer analyzes Aristotle’s
"natural" state as a growth out of the family ideal, and posits
that Aristotle's views of democracy miror today's views of
same. The paper presents Aristototle's arguments against
Socrates' recommended form of government, and comments
that, although democracy is a valid form of governance,
contrary to Aristotle's "order" and perfectability of the state,
the good of it is that "order" under democracy has not been
achieved in 3000 years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Aripo.wps

Aristotle's "Politics" / Parallel Between the Individual and
the State : A 5 page paper on Aristotle's theories of the state
and individual in his work, Politics. The writer details the
relationship between three particular quotes from the work,
and shows how they harmonize with each other. No
bibliography. Plato2.wps (on Aristotle)

Confucius vs. Plato / Their Ideas On Society & State :
This 11 page research paper compares and contrasts the
views of Confucius and Plato on society and the creation of a
ruling state. Specifically discussed are the nature of man in
terms of good and evil, what role, if any, a higher power
plays; whether or not morality can be learned; and the
purpose of the state and qualities of its leaders. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Conplato.wps

Lun Yü of K’ung Fu-Tzu / Analects Of Confucius vs.
Theories Of Plato : An 8 page paper discussing the Lun Yu,
also known as “the Analects” of Confucius and comparing
them to the views of Plato regarding the reformation of
society. Bibliography lists five sources. Lunyu.wps

Plato’s Views On Democracy vs. Marx’s Views On
Capitalism : A 5 page paper that very briefly compares
Marx’s thoughts about capitalism and alienation of
individuals with Plato’s views on democracy and the unjust
individual or state that results from an imbalance in natural
function. Bibliography lists four sources in addition to
writings of Marx and Plato. Marxdc.doc
.

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