Political Legitimacy and the Evolution of Democracy
Political Legitimacy in Contractualism
Contractualism
Contractualism is a theory that explains the origin and the exercise of political power in the legal form of the contract. The origin of political obligation is in obedience to a power that was born from the individual’s own will. With the figure of the contract, the following is achieved:
- General will: A commitment of individual will to the will of all.
- A formula that guarantees equality of all individuals with political power.
- A harmonization of
Marxism and Praxis: Class Struggle and Revolution
**If Marxism is a Philosophy of Praxis, What is Meant by Praxis?**
**In Which Respect is it Marxism, and in What Context?**
In the second half of the 19th century, capitalism arose, and its contradictions were already visible. In this context, the philosophy of Karl Marx sought to encourage and conduct awareness and revolution of the workers and oppressed class against class and bourgeois society. With respect to Hegel, Marx retained the notion of dialectic but from a materialist standpoint. History
Read MorePolitical Parties: Role and Impact on Modern Society
The Role of Political Parties in Modern Society
The mass political party has become an indispensable instrument of mediation between society and the state. We use the term “parties” to refer to organized and stable associations that seek social support for their ideology, compete for power, and participate in the political orientation of the state. The word “party” has its etymological origin in military language: a party was a group of soldiers who were introduced behind enemy lines. In the contemporary
Read MoreHistorical Modes of Production: From Primitive to Socialist Societies
Modes of Production in Feudal Society
The continued development of crafts through the creation of new tools and mechanisms made possible the improvement of old instruments. Especially remarkable progress occurred in textile production, since it gave birth to the spindle, mechanical tape loom, twister machine, and other technical advances. As crafts advanced, trade multiplied, and cities grew. Agriculture also made great progress. The development of productive forces was determined by feudal relations
Read MoreEuropean Union Policies: Impact on Economy, Society, and Environment
European Union Policies
The European Union has developed its own policies that are the basis of the economic union, and that articulate their support for the political and social structure. The Rome Treaty established common policies to achieve economic integration. The agricultural policy, commercial policy, transport policy, and competition policy have been complemented with other policies and actions taken by the Community institutions.
Agriculture: Common Agricultural Policy
The Common Agricultural
Read MoreImpact of Non-State Actors: TNCs and NGOs on Global Economy
Item 10 – Non-State Actors: TNCs
A Transnational Corporation (TNC) is a private organization that operates in several countries but has a common logic of action. The parent company, responsible for direct investments made in other countries, is also ultimately responsible for overall management. They have a profit objective to maximize profits through a global strategy and cost of the conditions for foreign locales. Their aims are to expand and try to reduce production costs to benefit from more
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