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PH133 Notes - Kant and Aesthetics
An introduction to the aesthetic philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Looks at the principles of aesthetics and how they relate to empirical judgement and perception. Examines the concepts of the beautiful and the sublime, distinguishes empiricism and aestheticism. Looks at modes of thought and experiences.
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An introduction to the aesthetic philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Looks at the principles of aesthetics and how they relate to empirical judgement and perception. Examines the concepts of the beautiful and the sublime, distinguishes empiricism and aestheticism. Looks at modes of thought and experiences.
PH133 Notes - Mill, Bentham and Utilitarianism
An introduction to the moral philosophy of utilitarianism through the work of John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham. Explains and critiques the principle of utility and the general good. Explores the concepts of hedonism, proofs of utilitarianism, fallacies, the integrity objection, utilitarian justice and theories of rights.
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An introduction to the moral philosophy of utilitarianism through the work of John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham. Explains and critiques the principle of utility and the general good. Explores the concepts of hedonism, proofs of utilitarianism, fallacies, the integrity objection, utilitarian justice and theories of rights.
PO107 Essay - Mass Media and Politics
This essay critically examines the connections between modern mass media and politics, firstly assessing the claim that it has a significant impact on public opinion and secondly that such opinion is a core component of understanding modern politics. It will be argued that the media’s impact on public opinion is an important factor, but that it is by no means static or predictable and is often overestimated with regard to the understanding of politics as a whole.
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This essay critically examines the connections between modern mass media and politics, firstly assessing the claim that it has a significant impact on public opinion and secondly that such opinion is a core component of understanding modern politics. It will be argued that the media’s impact on public opinion is an important factor, but that it is by no means static or predictable and is often overestimated with regard to the understanding of politics as a whole.
PH133 Notes - Hobbes and Leviathan
Notes on the work and political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Looks at the Leviathan, social contract theory, the state of nature, determinism, natural laws and rights, the principle of sovereignty and political obligations.
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Notes on the work and political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Looks at the Leviathan, social contract theory, the state of nature, determinism, natural laws and rights, the principle of sovereignty and political obligations.
PO107 Essay - Essence of Political Power
This essay examines Dahl’s argument for coercive, then the three faces of power, then critical approaches at the inter-state and intra-state level in an attempt to demonstrate the difficulties in formulating umbrella theories of power and to assess the possibility of a framework by which political power can be judged. It concludes that power is not a simple and categorisable phenomenon - undoubtedly, agency is a factor, as is the power embedded in social, economic and political structures, ye...
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This essay examines Dahl’s argument for coercive, then the three faces of power, then critical approaches at the inter-state and intra-state level in an attempt to demonstrate the difficulties in formulating umbrella theories of power and to assess the possibility of a framework by which political power can be judged. It concludes that power is not a simple and categorisable phenomenon - undoubtedly, agency is a factor, as is the power embedded in social, economic and political structures, ye...
PO131 World Politics Full Notes
Full lecture notes from course on World Politics. Begins with an overview of states, power, institutions and political order in the international system through the lenses of history and international relations theory. Examines the post-Cold War order, imperialism and the Bretton Woods institutions. Looks at the mainstream approaches - realism, liberalism and Marxism - as well as critical theories - feminism, post-modernism, post-colonialism and feminism. Applies ideas to international organisat...
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Full lecture notes from course on World Politics. Begins with an overview of states, power, institutions and political order in the international system through the lenses of history and international relations theory. Examines the post-Cold War order, imperialism and the Bretton Woods institutions. Looks at the mainstream approaches - realism, liberalism and Marxism - as well as critical theories - feminism, post-modernism, post-colonialism and feminism. Applies ideas to international organisat...
PH133 Notes - Nietzsche and Beyond Good and Evil
An overview of the philosophy of Nietzsche, in the context of traditional thinkers like Descartes and Plato. Explores emergence of Nietzsche's theories of morality, including the slave revolt, moral relativity, metaphysical scepticism, perspectivism, the Will to Power and the genealogical method. Offers critiques and objections to his theories.
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An overview of the philosophy of Nietzsche, in the context of traditional thinkers like Descartes and Plato. Explores emergence of Nietzsche's theories of morality, including the slave revolt, moral relativity, metaphysical scepticism, perspectivism, the Will to Power and the genealogical method. Offers critiques and objections to his theories.
IB History HL Internal Assessment (23/25) - Spanish Civil War
An IB History Higher Level essay produced for the Internal Assessment part of the course. Discusses Britain's neutrality in the Spanish Civil War. Written in compliance with the required structure. Received a mark of 23/25 (overall 7).
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An IB History Higher Level essay produced for the Internal Assessment part of the course. Discusses Britain's neutrality in the Spanish Civil War. Written in compliance with the required structure. Received a mark of 23/25 (overall 7).
EC230 Money and Banking Full Revision Notes
PO230 States and Markets - Full Lecture Notes
EC230 Money and Banking Full Revision Notes
PO230 States and Markets - Full Lecture Notes
IB History HL Internal Assessment (23/25) - Spanish Civil War