PHILOS 3P03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Just War Theory, Niccolò Machiavelli, Leviathan (Book)
14 Feb 2018
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Just war theory to be in power morality and what is right and wrong about power and not morals. Niccolo machiavelli: his philosophy is one of the earliest statements of political realism, at his time the common view was to be a good ruler you must be just and fair. Lecture 1 jan 4, 2018: contrast this theory with political realism & pacifism. In order to understand how politics work we don"t need to worry about. In the book of prince he rejects that idea and rejects the idea of caring for: the person who has the power is the person in charge, his idea of power is understood as force. Similarities: state is an important institution for humans, provides security and enables us to do many things. Philos 3p03 c01 philosophies of war and peace. Lecture 1 jan 4, 2018: national socialism the legal face during nazi germany, thought democracy to be ineffective criticized liberals and democracy.
