Political Philosophy Flashcards
What is the basis for hegels master slave problem
Humans need constant recognition from others.
Who demolishes social contract theory
Maitre
What did Karl Marx say in regard to the master slave struggle
Whoever has the material goods becomes the master
What did Hobbes believe in regards to human nature
Humans are naturalistically selfish and animalistic
What would life be like in a state of anarchy according to Hobbes
Nasty, brutish, and short
Did John Locke believe the leviathan could hold absolute power
No humans have the basic rights to life liberty and property
When can citizens overthrow or rebel against their government
When the rights of individuals are not being considered by the government
How did Roseau believe human nature was
It is essentially good
When do citizens have the right to rebel according to Rousseau
When the good will is being infringed upon
Who believed that the government has no right to interfere in the lives of citizens unless it is for protection
John Stuart mill
What are the four extremes of state
Totalitarianism, authoritarianism, fascism, anarchism
What is totalitarianism
A form of govt run by a dictator
What is authoritarianism
A form of govt under which individual rights are severely restricted by the ruler or the ruling party
What kind of govt is a system in which extreme nationalism led by an exalted ruler where there is complete censorship of the press and a strong military
Fascism
