Abstract This paper discusses the origin, extent and end of civil government and compares the views of Aristotle, John Locke, and Montesquieu on why we need civil government, what that civil government should be, and what that civil government does for us. The first part of the paper is very specific in describing what each philosopher thinks of the origin, extent, and end of civil government. The end examines the extent to which our Constitution was found on the political philosophies of the liberals.
From the paper:
?Nearly 2000 years elapsed between the time that Aristotle expressed his theories on political philosophy and the time that Locke and Montesquieu expressed theirs, this accounts for many of the differences in their thinking. Aristotle wrote his philosophy from an ancient point of view and when Hobbes came along during the Enlightenment, he changed political philosophy forever. Hobbes influenced both Locke and Montesquieu this is probably why they both differ so much from Aristotle. The liberals, as Locke and Montesquieu were, hold in common one fundamental premise: the freedom and equality of human beings. This is why they back away from Aristotle's emphasis on virtue. Aristotle spends much of "The Politics" discussing regime, while Locke and Montesquieu are simply more concerned with establishing some for of civil government.?
Abstract This paper examines the legal cases involving the invasion of privacy that is protected under the fourth amendment. It investigates the changes that have come about in this law through court decisions and also the way that it is enforced. The paper gives special attention to the issue of unwarranted search and equal practice of the 4th amendment.
From the Paper "The invasion of privacy is something that is taken very seriously in the United States of America and it is for this reason that the fourth amendment encompasses all areas in this respect, and safeguards the rights of all individuals. Although it is not very clear if this law is uniform or not because there appear to be cases where there has been exceptions to what the 4th amendment really says. "
Tags: 4th, constiution, bill, of, rights, indvidual, legal, privacy, usa, united, states, unwarranted, search, equal, practice
Abstract This paper explores the profound political theory of John Stuart Mill, which created the foundation of democracy as we know it. It describes the society Mill had imagined. The author argues that the current society has made a mockery of individual rights and liberties, and states that the authorities must have more control over the individual.
From the Paper "John Stuart Mill wrote that the individual's rights and liberties should be recognized and respected by society, with only marginal control. While he acquiesced that the individual must return something for the benefits and protection he receives from society, society's authority should be enforced when the individual violates the law or injures the rights of others. He was emphatic about the individuals? being allowed to extend himself as fully as possible and society's restraining itself in the individuals? assertion of his personal choices. He derived his position on the fallibility of society and that nonconformist way would keep society on its toes to keep progressing and remaining alert."
