Category: Politics

In both theory and practice, long interwoven politics and philosophy have each affected the other. Far from separate disciplines, politics may be understood as a living extension of philosophical inquiry—one in which ideas about justice, ethics, power, and the human condition are tested in the real world. From Plato’s Republic to Rousseau’s social contract and…

Any democratic society’s health mostly rests on the involvement of its people. Still, voter apathy, falling faith in political institutions, and a general disenchantment with the political process are causes of increasing worry in many countries throughout the globe. People who used their vote as a powerful weapon for change now doubt if their views…

Although the word “manipulative tactics” may have many meanings in the classroom environment, when applied ethically and strategically it denotes the deliberate use of instructional resources and teaching strategies that direct student behavior, thinking, and involvement in constructive ways. These strategies are about molding the learning environment to promote inquiry, critical thinking, and self-regulation rather…