Political Science 2231E Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Deontological Ethics

• School: Western University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: Political Science 2231E
• Professor: Richard Van de Wetering

Document Summary

Since 1945 ascendancy of the united states in power and soft power. 1989-90 fall of the soviet union + opening of eastern europe. Tv reporter followed the human rights-based rebellions. China immune to these tiananmen square 1989. Chinese government left weapons in the square in order to incite violence. Organizers surrounded truck and called army to get them out. Chinese gov supporters put red paint on important portrait protestors cleaned it. Gov sent armored personnel carriers into square and ran people over. Ending of high level politicians to china, postponement of 5 major projects, cancellation of others. Chretien liberal prime minister who defeated mulroney in. Contribute to an international capacity to act effectively in support of human rights. Death penalty can"t be applied without protest. Obligation to those with whom we have a relationship. Our action/inaction has an affect in our home culture/politics. We benefit from a world community that supports human rights.