Discussion Post: Philosophy
• Describe the classical theories of society according to Confucius, Plato, and Aristotle. What are the elements of a just society according to the ancient philosophers?
• Compare and contrast the social contract theories of Hobbes and Locke. How does Rawls' original position help insure a just society?
• Compare and contrast Rawls and Nozick on the balance of freedom and equality.
• Evaluate the main arguments that Marx and Engels advance against the economic system of capitalism. Describe their perspective of history as class struggle. Evaluate communism in both theory and practice.
• What role does gender play in creating a just society. Identify the main ideas of Susan Moller Okin in her Justice Gender and the Family. What other gender related-issues should be considered in creating a just society?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.