The Political Theories Of The Notorious Philosophers-...

The political theories of the notorious philosophers— Confucius, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Marx, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau— have significantly impacted the American Political System of today through their timeless appeal. If these philosophers were alive today, what would their perception be of the American Political System to date? Confucius, a Chinese philosopher, in 551 BCE - 479 BCE created Confucianism, centered upon restoring â€Å"peace and order.† According to Simon Worrall with National Geographic, the fundamental reason for Confucianism was to return prosperity to China. Confucius viewed the family as the foundation of society, believing the man or the father were the heads of the household and their wives and children as their subjects. Thus, Confucius promoted for a male-dominated society. One could say that the United States has modeled a patriarchal society, regarding gender inequality in politics and in the economy. For instance, a substantial disparity exists between men and women who hold high political positions. Granted, women can vote—nineteenth amendment ratified in 1920—and have all the same rights as men in current American society, but for over a century women didn’t have the same rights as men. Significant strides were made in women’s suffrage during President Woodrow Wilson’s candidacy when his wife, Edith Wilson, brought to her husband’s attention the fact that she couldn’t vote for her own husband. Even though women were consideredShow MoreRelatedThe Importance of Considering Philosophical and Psychological Foundations in Developing a Curriculum.9983 Words   |  40 Pageseducation recognises that the development of a civil society depends on the education of the young as responsible, thoughtful and enterprising citizens which is a challenging task requiring deep understanding of ethical principles, moral values, political theory, aesthetics and e conomics; not to mention an understanding of children themselves (Phillip, 2007). ------------------------------------------------- Philosophical ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------