Description The final exam consists of two essay questions. Answer them in a full and complete manner. Save them in a file and upload the file in the “Assignments” section of the course. It is due on Friday, December 4 at noon. Note: Addressing this topic entails writing your answer in an essay format, not […]
Digital democracy / democracy and technology. How do emergent digital technologies influence democracy? Could information technologies make large-scale, participatory democracy possible? Does the Internet improve democracy’s prospects, or does it diminish them?
Ideal democracy and democratic values. How do democratic ideals influence democracy in theory and practice? What is democracy? What are democratic values? What makes democracy the most “virtuous” form of government, and what does this mean? Tip: Discuss with reference to the moral and political philosophy of someone we have covered in class, for example […]
Description Iris Marion Young, Justice and the Politics of Difference, Princeton University Press (only up to chapter 5) Must use Chicago Manual of Style for citing books (which can be found online) The only sources that are allowed is the book itself. Do NOT use online sources or outside works This covers chapters 1-4 of, […]
Given all of that, is it important that those living in the United States participate in democracy? What influences your point of view? Think about and respond to some or all of the following in your reflection: • What did you learn about the struggle for democracy in this country and how did that change […]
You read a piece by Sokoloff and Engermann at the beginning of the semester about how the original factor endowments in the New World colonies set up the initial levels of democracy between newly independent North and South American countries. Do you still think those endowments matter after reading the article for this week? Explain […]
Colorblindness racism is supposed to end racism yet or have less of it to help and eliminate discrimination so individuals can be equal but colorblindness is not enough to end racism it’s just sufficient for half. Student will choose a film, present quotes from each of the colorblind racism, frames, and analyze them accordingly, in […]
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagree much on the question, “What form of economy best serves the long-term interests of the American people and the future of the United States?” On what foundation does Jefferson root his recommendation that the American economy emphasize agriculture over manufacturing? Explain carefully. Where Hamilton is concerned, what virtues in […]
This week we talked about the fact that, while ancient Athens was the birthplace of democracy and has been known throughout the centuries as a bastion of intellectual and personal freedom, somewhere between 2/4 and 4/5 of its population were slaves. For your papers, examine the famous amphora (vase) titled “Olive-Gathering” (image linked in Module […]
Summarize the material Tell me your thoughts and back them up with an argument Deal with possible counter-arguments that disagree with your thesis. It’s ok if you can’t answer them. I just want to make sure you’ve really thought through the problem. Democracy: Is Democracy a universal ideal for which we should all strive? What […]
