Understanding Principles of Politics and the StateOriginally published under the title, Principles of Politics, this completely revised and updated work is a study of applied political theory using current political society and politics as its backdrop. Politics are based on fundamental theoretical and practical principles that dictate the nature, authority, origin, and purpose of the state. These organizing principles can be found by considering the goals, purposes, and values of ordinary life as well as the depictions of the political world from ancient philosophers and contemporary political scientists. With detailed explanations and examples, Understanding Principles of Politics and the State examines the political world of democracy; political theory; the discipline of political science; and the multiple aspects of governing, from principles of operation to forms of government. The book also includes a brief case study of the Philippines that illuminates the consideration of constitutionalism; citizenship and rights; the relation of religion and politics, and church and state; and the importance of the fixed principles of politics in today's ever-changing world. |
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Page 183
... regimes whether historical or contemporary . Communist regimes and contemporary au- thoritarian regimes are viewed as acting in the literal manner , that is , according to the letter of the law , and not in the true spirit of ...
... regimes whether historical or contemporary . Communist regimes and contemporary au- thoritarian regimes are viewed as acting in the literal manner , that is , according to the letter of the law , and not in the true spirit of ...
Page 193
... regimes amount to even as they pro- claim their rule according to law . The contrast between the words and the reality of freedom reveals a fundamental point about the constitutionalism . A regime can be literally constitutional but not ...
... regimes amount to even as they pro- claim their rule according to law . The contrast between the words and the reality of freedom reveals a fundamental point about the constitutionalism . A regime can be literally constitutional but not ...
Page 243
... regimes accept their fallibility and as a result change is a manifestation of strength . Authoritarian and unstable regimes accept neither fallibility nor change and become obsessed with their own weakness . SLOWNESS OF CHANGE Although ...
... regimes accept their fallibility and as a result change is a manifestation of strength . Authoritarian and unstable regimes accept neither fallibility nor change and become obsessed with their own weakness . SLOWNESS OF CHANGE Although ...
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Three Views | 1 |
The Political System | 27 |
Scope And Methods | 39 |
Copyright | |
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