Aristotle, a towering figure in Western philosophy, shaped the foundations of logic, ethics, politics, and natural science. From his early education under Plato to his groundbreaking theories on virtue, metaphysics, and biology, Aristotle’s ideas continue to influence philosophy and science to this day. This article explores his life, work, and enduring legacy.
In the new millennium, globalisation has become a formidable instrument of change, influencing every country’s life, political, cultural, and economic fabric. This integration into the world economy presents promise and peril for developing countries. On the one 6sixhand are globalisation, which makes foreign investment, technology transfer and markets more available 7. On the other hand, it can leave
Explore how modern monarchies in Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Thailand, and Morocco balance tradition with contemporary roles in the 21st century.
Despite monarchies having existed for thousands of years, their systems of rule vary significantly depending on the country. The two forms of monarchy most common in the world today are absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy. Although a monarch rules both systems, their duties, roles, and the authority they hold are remarkably different. How do these
A monarchy, which grants one person control over a nation as its head, has been in existence for thousands of years. The development of law depends on the various changes in power, culture, religion, and economics within civilizations over time. The history of monarchy, spanning from the god-kings of ancient Egypt to the ceremonial European
India, renowned worldwide as the largest democracy, conducted its 2024 General Election this year with over 900 million eligible voters. Throughout seven phases, millions of volunteers, administrative personnel, and security staff participated in this national election. Even as the ECI praised the fairness of the election, opinions arose from the public regarding electoral integrity, mainly
When political systems loom, we tend to think of democracy, in which everyone is brought to bear on key decisions, and dictatorship, in which a single person wields unchallengeable power. These two systems are commonly perceived as opposing extremes of governance. In between, though, is another structure as old as they are, one every bit as powerful
In a culture that has experienced, particularly recently, excellent appreciation for democracy and individual liberties, totalitarianism presents itself as a striking contradiction. It is the logical culmination of a system of state control from the centre, which is all-encompassing; the state and its organs control every part of public and private life. While associated with regimes such
When political beliefs help form a nation’s character, authoritarianism is known to be enduring and widely controversial. Over the centuries, the impact of authoritarian rule has been seen in how societies operate, how governments work, and how citizens interact. Although democracy is said to be the best political form, authoritarianism is still widespread and can
Democracy is more than a system of governance; it reflects our shared human aspiration for freedom, equality, and justice. Democracy as an Ancient Tradition Democracy is an ancient tradition and a perfectly new political system, refined over the last 2,500 years of war, struggle, and reform, and it is still one of the most idealistic and