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David Easton

System Theory: Exploring David Easton’s Framework for Political Analysis

System Theory is popularized by David Easton in Political theory who views society as an open system where decisions in the political system are influenced by inputs from the environment, leading to the authoritative allocation of values through policy-making and feedback loops. Introduction Originally, the System approach shares its roots from biology and was articulated ...

Max Weber

Bureaucratic Theory by Max Weber : Structure, Function, and Criticisms

Max Weber’s Ideal Type bureaucracy is a theoretical model of an organization characterized by hierarchical authority, division of labor, impersonal rules, and rational decision-making, serving as a benchmark for analyzing real-world bureaucracies. Introduction – What is Bureaucracy? Bureaucracy, often seen as the backbone of modern organizations, has been the subject of extensive study and theorization. ...

John Rawls

John Rawls: Architect of Justice and Fairness

John Rawls was a prominent 20th-century philosopher known for his theory of justice as fairness, which emphasizes equality, human dignity, and a social contract framework to guide just societies. Introduction In the world of 20th-century American philosophy, few figures stand as prominently as John Rawls. Often compared to Plato in the realm of classical political ...

Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft: Pioneer of Feminism and Women’s Rights

Mary Wollstonecraft was an 18th-century feminist philosopher and writer whose pioneering work, “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” (1792), laid the foundation for modern feminism by advocating for women’s equality and education. Introduction Mary Wollstonecraft, an influential eighteenth-century feminist writer and intellectual, was born on April 27, 1759, in the vibrant city of London. ...

Mao Zedong

Mao Zedong: The Revolutionary Leader of Communist China

Mao Zedong, a Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the People’s Republic of China, was known for his radical ideology and leadership, which reshaped China through massive social and political transformations, including the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. Introduction Mao Zedong, often referred to as the Father of Modern Communist China, holds ...

Confucius

Confucius: The Sage of Wisdom and Virtue

Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher, emphasized moral values and harmonious social relationships as the foundation for a just and orderly society. Introduction Confucius, also known as Kung Fu-Tzu or Kong Fu-zi, which translates to “Master Kung,” was born in the cradle of ancient China in 551 BC. Beyond being a thinker and political figure, he ...

Karl Marx

Karl Marx: Class Struggle, Historical Materialism and Communism

Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher and economist, revolutionized political thought with his critique of capitalism and advocacy for a classless society. His ideas continue to influence social and economic discourse to this day. Introduction Karl Heinrich Marx, a prominent figure in the world of philosophy and social theory, was born in 1818 in Trier, a ...

Frantz Fanon

Frantz Fanon: Decolonization, Identity, and Liberation

Frantz Fanon was a groundbreaking political theorist who passionately advocated for decolonization through violence and explored the profound psychological effects of colonialism, leaving an enduring legacy in post-colonial studies. Introduction Frantz Fanon,  an Algerian political theorist and a remarkable figure in the realms of political theory, psychiatry, philosophy, revolution, and literature, was born in the ...

Hannah Arendt

Hannah Arendt: Insights into Politics, Totalitarianism, and Human Freedom

Hannah Arendt was a renowned philosopher who redefined political thought by emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and the moral dimensions of politics, challenging conventional notions of power and governance. Introduction In the realm of political philosophy, Hannah Arendt stands out as a luminary whose ideas transcended traditional boundaries. Born in Germany and later becoming ...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Hegel: German Idealism and Political Philosophy

George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) was a German philosopher whose dialectical method profoundly influenced the development of modern philosophy, exploring the evolution of ideas and the interconnectedness of history, culture, and thought. Introduction In the realm of philosophy, few names resonate as profoundly as that of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. A luminary of German Idealism, ...

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