Philosophy

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

 

Political Science & Governments A-D

_References and alphabetical or categorical organization coming soon_

Anarchism is the political philosophy which states that the state should not exist because there can be no coercion whatsoever. Anarchism fails to acknowledge that liberty sometimes needs to be violated in order for its practical protection. In an anarchist society, there would be no natural monopolies, unlimited coercion, no aid to the poor, and unlimited pollution of ecosystems and torture and extinction of organisms.

Anarcho-capitalism



Anarcho-socialism

Andrarchy is rule by men. Gender per se is not a determining factor in the success of governments in effecting justice, helping those in immediate danger, protecting species and ecosystems, preventing torture, regulating natural monopolies, and providing pure public goods.

Aristocracy is rule by rich, landowning elites.

Authoritarianism

Autocracy is government by one individual.

Communism, holding that the state should monopolize all capital, reduces economic prosperity by eliminating property rights. Over 108,700,000 individuals were killed by communist governments during the 20th century.

Communitarianism

Confederacy

Conservatism usually stands for the following policies:
1. Pro-lifeThe right of a viable fetus to have personhood.
2. Ban gay marriage.
3. Flat taxes
4. Judeo-Christian religious and moral values
- Examples [Reference: A Common Christian Confession]:
a) Defiant sin is worse than unintentional sin.
b) value & sanctity to human life
c) Refresh/encourage one another
d) We are to keep a clear conscience.
e) no immorality, idolatry, or greed
f) no murder, no adultery, no dishonesty
g) give generously, cheerfully, and according to our means
h) Faithfulness; living consistent with beliefs; no hypocrisy
i) no magic or occult, such as channeling, witchcraft,astral-projection,mediums,fortune-tellers,astrology,tarot cards,oujia boards, TM, EST, Qi-gong
j) no horoscopes, eastern or western astrology, luck, or superstitions
k) Be rich in good deeds and committed to doing good
l) Aid, care, protect, help, & don't cause harm to others
m) Be kind to people & animals
n) be hospitable to all
o) Don't be self-seeking or just look after own interests
p) Be civil, not rude
q) Don't even plan or think evil
r) No dissensions, jealousy, or quarreling
s) envy is unhealthy
t) Don’t covet fame or have selfish ambition
u) do not bear false witness or lie to each other
v) teach with integrity
w) no gossip or betrayal of confidence
x) no slander
y) We are responsible to watch our life & doctrine closely
z) sexual purity
1) no homosexuality
2) have modesty
3) aid the poor and the indigent
4) no racism or sexism
5) fair treatment of individuals
6) no laziness
7) comfort/encourage/honor
8) honor secular authority
9) persuade/correct/teach people
10) We demonstrate the Gospel with our lives, & not just share words
5.

Corporotacracy

Demarchy

Democracy
In direct democracy, people vote directly on laws, but this process is too slow despite being fair.
- Athens is considered a direct democracy, although it was not really a true democracy. There is no slavery in a true democracy, but there was slavery in Athens. Everyone is free and women are also granted suffrage.

In representative democracy, people vote for leaders who make laws. This process is just as fair as direct democracy and is much faster.

Despotism




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