civil society
regime committed to secure the rule of law on behalf of the common good OR space between the national gov't and the individual
regime
a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule
common good
provision of basic rights�public safety, education, systems of communication, roads, national parks, etc.
civil society (Eshlain definition)
refers to many different forms of associations, such as families, religious organizations, trade unions, self help organizations etc. These exist outside the formal structure of government power
civic virtue
the respect citizens have for the common standards and conception of the common good integral to the life of a community
democratic civil society
expects all citizens to take part in defining the rules and norms by which each will be governed, each person articulates his or her interests in a way that creates a shared policy orientation
meditating view
suggests individuals create their own organizations to provide important services. Individuals in these groups manifest a civic commitment to care for one another/form sense of belonging
liberal view
main objective is to promote respect for the diversity of values and ways of life in society
civic norms
abound in a liberal civil society
toleration
individuals agree to live and let live by creating separate spaces in society where people with various lifestyles can practice their beliefs and ways of life, just tolerating others may lead us to never know about or understand another's views on oneself
doctrine of toleration
encourages us to create walls around others and ourselves, and these walls make the people we tolerate even more alien and strange as time goes on
ex) segregation/the marginalized
Adam Smith
Scottish economist who wrote the Wealth of Nations a precursor to modern Capitalism. His view of market relationships suggest a market setting in civil society are led by an invisible hand
invisible hand
A phrase coined by Adam Smith to describe the process that turns self-directed gain into social and economic benefits for all
Plato on Justice
for government to be just, it must operate in the public interest (which is determined by the oligarchy)
Emoluments Clause
It prohibits any "Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under [the United States]" from accepting "any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State." (can't get rich because of their position)
(concepts of) friendship and community
Why does Aristotle think man is a social animal?
utility, pleasure, of the good
Aristotle on Friendship
utility
friends whose relationship will benefit you
ex) notes from a friend that you aren't really friends with but need something from, wouldn't really hang with
pleasure
friends that bring you pleasure or you genuinely enjoy your time with
of the good
genuine friendship, best friend type relationship, same values
civic friendship
a political friendship that allows people to agree to disagree, yet want the same goal
Aristotle on community
Polis/Koinonia Politike
Has a shared set of norms and values/ethics.
DSPE paradigm
DSPE
Dominant, Social, Political, Economic Paradigm
political
liberal democracy, elections, free speech, critique government
economic
liberal economy, capitalism
social
classism, rich, family is building block of society
political socialization
The process by which we develop our political attitudes, values, and beliefs.
influencing factors:
- family
- religion
- education
- media
- friends
monarchy
divine right, imposed religion onto government and citizens
Political Realism
A philosophy that sees each nation acting principally in its own interest. Using reality to rule, and using history to learn from it, no divine right to rule just attained skill
Who has the power and how did they get it?
virt�
manliness, skills that a leader should have
takeaways from the prince
you must be able to make difficult decisions to maintain a stable society and do so through the government