Trace the growth and evolution of political theory
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Previous ideologoical beliefs
Plato and Aristotle have been its great supporters. The plan of ideal republic was presented by Plato in his famous book, The Republic. This theory was explained in better way by German philosophers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Kant and Hegel were political philosophers whose thoughts greatly influenced the German political thinking.The basic principle of his theory is that the state is an end and individual is a means.According to Hegel, the individual can perfect himself only in the state. "Everything is neither within the state, nothing outside, nor against it." The supporters of this theory also believe that the state is a person and has a will of his own.
Historical events
A. 1700s to 1800s
1. The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution and Declaration of Independence which expanded rights to citizens following the American Revolution like protection under the law of the Loyal British Government.
2. Victory against the British
3. The issue of slavery became a polarizing issue.
4. The Civil War was fought over issues such as slavery.
B. 1900s
1. By the 1900s, women were the only citizens who were still not afforded the right to vote.
2. As more and more people became involved in the political process, politics began to change.
3. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
C. 2000s
1. Social Networking has changed the political process since its creation
2.Scientific Research has opened up new career fields.
Plato and Aristotle have been its great supporters. The plan of ideal republic was presented by Plato in his famous book, The Republic. This theory was explained in better way by German philosophers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Kant and Hegel were political philosophers whose thoughts greatly influenced the German political thinking.The basic principle of his theory is that the state is an end and individual is a means.According to Hegel, the individual can perfect himself only in the state. "Everything is neither within the state, nothing outside, nor against it." The supporters of this theory also believe that the state is a person and has a will of his own.
Historical events
A. 1700s to 1800s
1. The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution and Declaration of Independence which expanded rights to citizens following the American Revolution like protection under the law of the Loyal British Government.
2. Victory against the British
3. The issue of slavery became a polarizing issue.
4. The Civil War was fought over issues such as slavery.
B. 1900s
1. By the 1900s, women were the only citizens who were still not afforded the right to vote.
2. As more and more people became involved in the political process, politics began to change.
3. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
C. 2000s
1. Social Networking has changed the political process since its creation
2.Scientific Research has opened up new career fields.
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