Essays and Research Papers on Early Theory

In 9 pages, the author compares and contrasts American slaves and Russian serfs. In comparing American slaves and Russian serfs, one must realize the dramatic differences between the two. Yes, both were slaves, but American slaves had no rights. Russian serfs actually were able to submit lawsuits in order to seek emancipation. ...

This 7 page paper looks at crime and punishment in England between 1550 and 1750. From the beginning of this period it was recognised that poverty and crime were related, hence much of the motivation for the introduction of the Poor Laws. The way in which control was exercised was though the association of crime ...

This 10 page report discusses the development of underwater archeology and the fact that underwater and terrestrial archeology share certain techniques and standards. Marine archaeologists generally think of shipwrecks as a non-renewable resource that are underwater time capsules offering a view of a unique historical period. Marine archaeology may also be described as “the recovery and interpretation of human remains and cultural ...

3 pages in length. The writer offers a brief overview of Richard Posner's article entitled 'A Theory of Negligence.' No additional sources cited.

(7pp) The fundamental basis for government and law in this system is the concept of the social contract, according to which human beings begin as individuals in a state of nature, and create a society by establishing a contract whereby they agree to live together in harmony for their mutual benefit, after which ...

A 5 page discussion of the similarities between John Locke's philosophy of government and that of Immanuel Kant. Notes that each had very definitive ideas of individual rights and the relation of those rights to law and government. Contends that in practically every respect John Locke's idea of government can be demonstrated to ...

A 7 page contention that justice is more than just law, justice is the product of morals and ethics. Utilizes the Platonic model from Plato's Republic, John Stewart Mill's theory of utilitarianism, and Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative of reason to illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Are all delinquents created equal? Indeed, there are myriad levels of criminal activity that prove to land offenders in jail, with a percentage of those criminals committing their crimes under the duress of mental illness. These prisoners, while deserving of severe punishment, often do not have full control ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses justice as it relates to political philosophy according to Plato, Machiavelli and Hobbes. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper. Freedom of contract is a principle with a long history, dating back to the 19th century. This paper provides a brief historical overview of how this principle came into existence and discusses the meaning of this principle. The writer also discusses the negative effects of this principle. There is a focus ...

5 pages in length. Does the law exist to encourage man's independence or is it merely there to thwart it? Indeed, the student can rightly argue that social responsibility has escaped the original intent of the legal system with regard to the powerless. Once upon a time, the law served the very ...

A 5 page paper which examines how religion and the knowledge of death influence the decisions an individual will make in their lives. The examination focuses on Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito by Plato, and Gilgamesh. Bibliography lists additional sources.

8 pages in length. Emperor Justinian's Codex iuris of the sixth century evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had until then been left up to the whims of each individual to handle on his own was now a product of fair and sensible legal procedure, with Justinian ...

5 pages in length. Upon examining the legal system's evolution since the Federalist Papers, the student will want to begin with New Nationalism from the Roosevelt Administration, progressively moving forward to contemporary concerns about judicial activism and judicial restrain. The student will likely discover that the legal system is an entity comprised of ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of legal positivism as first delineated by John Austin. Hart's contribution to the philosophy is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The Fourth Amendment was established as a means by which to protect people from the invasion of unreasonable search and seizure; however, critics contend that the exclusionary rule has encouraged the amendment's failure to integrate the substantive and procedural components of this right. The grave importance of securing one's ...

This 7-page paper is a discussion of individual and property rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. In this paper, the 5, 13, 14, 15 and 19 Amendments are discussed in terms of how they impacted white men, women and people of color. Also included is a definition about how socialism and ...

This 5 page paper considers the code of Hammurabi and discusses the question of whether this ode is a guarantor of human freedom or an ideology of social inequality. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer provides 6 different argument schemas for issues relating to law, morality and justification of criminal activity. No bibliography.

A 17 page paper which considers the different interpretations of the structure and functions of the judiciary which have been developed over the years in Western culture, including the doctrine of natural law, legal positivism and the relationship between legislation and moral values. Bibliography lists 11 sources

A 3 page paper which examines the symbolic and obvious presence of enslavement in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which 17th and 18th century white European invaders (also known as “colonists”), radically changed Australia (once known as “New Holland”) when they landed on its shores. Regardless of the centuries through which the natives of the land had lived on “their” land and used its resources for their own needs, ...

A 4 pages research paper that contrasts and compares various ancient legal codes that have survived to the present, specifically Aristotle's Politics, the Torah, the Code of Hammurabi and the Roman Twelve Tables. The writer argues that these legal perspectives share common themes, but evolved slowly toward less retributive measures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 30 page paper examines the different methods of police profiling. Furthermore, a history of the practice is provided as well as trends in this area. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins by defining the term 'judicial review.' The writer then discusses the governments of ancient Greece and Rome and how parts of their systems carried over to later times. The Age of Enlightenment is discussed relative to the political innovations brought about through the writings of Locke, e.g., the social ...