Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 5 page analysis of the first chapter of Adam Smith's book The Wealth of Nations. The writer summarizes the chapter and then offers an analysis that argues that although Smith was correct in his argument that techniques of mass production great increase the productivity and efficiency of manufacture, he was wrong as to the ...

A 5 page research paper that focuses on the capitalist system of economics outlined by eighteenth century economist Adam Smith in his book The Wealth of Nations. Smith devised a unified social theory that was enormously influential on the development of capitalism as the prevailing economic system of Western civilization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The concepts of class consciousness and social stratification are employed in this 6 page personal essay. Using real life examples, one man's self-analysis delves into the use of sociological theories in preference to psychological concepts as tools for the understanding of one's inner being. Weber and Marx are referenced in this piece as integral to ...

A 5 page basic comparison of capitalism and Marxism. The author compares the two in terms of Mansfield's definition of capitalism (private ownership, freedom of choice, competition, and markets). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines The Communist Manifesto for a philosophical view. The concept of alienation is explored in depth and historical materialism is emphasized as well. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper explores economic and sociological concepts, with an emphasis on Marx. Historical materialism, alienation, capitalism and social stratification are defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at similarities and differences between Marxism and liberal theories of nationalism. The philosophy of Otto Bauer is noted along with other theorists of the day. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 7 page paper giving a critical assessment of Marx's works. The writer examines Marx's theories, including his contributions to economics and social philosophy. Bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 30 page research paper which takes a unique perspective on examining the work of Karl Marx. This paper addresses the question as to whether or not Marx departed from his humanistic leanings evident in his early work by the time his more mature work was published. The writer argues that Marx's views evolved, but ...

A 9 page paper examining Marx's statement that morality is a form of ideology. The paper uses Marx's own writings as well as secondary sources, and concludes that Marx was not advocating behavioral anarchy, simply a recognition that we, not God, make the rules that govern our behavior, and that we need to do so ...

A 3 page research paper which details the political, economic, social and political theories of Marx. A reaction to his view of capitalism sums up the paper. Bibliography listing three sources is included.

Capitalism is viewed through Karl Marx's eyes in this 5 page analysis. Various theories, particularly those that relate to historical materialism, are discussed in light of Marx's predictions. Current events are also provided in order to effectively analyze Marx's utopian promise. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Marxism and its place in the postmodern era is examined in this 4 page essay. The paper concludes that although many have thrown the concept out since the advent of modernity, Marxism is still a viable philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper showing how Marx's letters written in 1843 foreshadowed the political and economic theories he would eventually publish in the Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital. These letters are analyzed together with some brief background about the political times in which Marx lived to paint a fuller picture of the development of this ...

This 8 page paper looks at the document published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels about 150 years ago in light of capitalist society today. No additional sources are cited.

An 8 page explication of Marx & Engels' infamous 'Communist Manifesto' in which the writer defines the classes discussed, elaborates key terminology, and then presents examples of how true Marx & Engels' predictions have become in the modern U.S. (i.e., low-income housing projects as an example of 'the abolition of property in land and application ...

An 8 page paper discussing the theory of dialecic determinism of Karl Marx as expressed in the Communist Manifesto and other works Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper giving an extensive background of communism, particularly as originally outlined in Marx and Engels' Communist Manifesto. It analyzes why communism has not had overwhelming appeal in the U.S. to date, and concludes that it actually has many points that could help our society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper relies on Marx and Engel's Communist Manifesto in explaining the sociological concept. Many examples of alienation in contemporary society are provided which serves to support a thesis that alienation is alive and well in the world today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page overview of the controversy surrounding the interpretations of the 'Communist Manifesto'. Stresses that the various Western European revolutions which occurred in 1848 did have a common political program but that this program was not the overthrow of capitalism but instead the establishment of unified liberal or constitutional sates in which civil ...

The two theorists are compared and contrasted in this 5 page overview. A discussion on the difficulty of differentiating the common thought of this pair is included. Attempts are made to note subtle differences between the two, including personality traits. Concepts such as Hegelism, Marxism and communism are part of the analysis. Bibliography lists 4 ...

5 pages in length. Using works of Marx himself as well as critiques by others, the writer of this essay examines views of labor, time, social value, etc; in an attempt to analytically explain Marx's concept of 'Alienation.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper on Karl Marx and Milton Friedman's views of capitalism and the best political interests of the common man. The writer details the general contents of the Communist Manifesto, and Capitalism and Freedom, and compares and contrasts them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay in which the theories of Marx are explained regarding labor, forces of production, and the role of Capitalism. The writer concludes that Karl Marx was -- however sadly -- accurate with respect to many of his relevant predictions. Bibliography lists 6 sources (all by Marx).

A complete 12 page look at Karl Marx's life, works, and socialist ideology. Explained in detail are Marx's ideas about revolution, the class struggle, alienation under Capitalism, and more. Bibliography lists 8 sources.