Quiz

According to the text, what is the main concern of political thought?

According to the text, what were the main concerns of political thought in classical antiquity?

According to the text, who believed that philosopher-kings should rule with wisdom for the benefit of society's whole?

According to the text, who emphasized the importance of citizenship and participation for a functioning polis?

According to the text, who argued for strong central authority due to human selfishness?

According to the text, what are some of the main concerns of political thought today?

According to the text, what concept did Plato introduce in his work 'Republic'?

According to the text, what did Aristotle emphasize in his work on politics?

Which country transitioned from an authoritarian regime to a vibrant democracy rooted in its own history and culture?

What are the core democratic values mentioned in the text?

What does indigenizing political science entail?

Why have Indigenous peoples been excluded from political science?

What is the significance of family ties and extended kinship networks in Filipino culture?

What is the concept of 'bayanihan' in Filipino culture?

What is the foundation for the Filipino people's shared cultural history?

What does it mean to decolonize the discipline of political science?

What is one reason for the exclusion of Indigenous peoples from political science?

According to John Locke, individual liberty is protected by a limited government deriving its power from the consent of the governed. This idea influenced democratic principles including natural rights that cannot be taken away arbitrarily without due process.

According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, true democracy requires direct participation by citizens who act collectively for the common good. He critiqued private property ownership which he considered a source of inequality undermining social cohesion.

According to ancient Greek political thought, social hierarchies determined a person's political rights as well as their role within society. Aristocracy favored rule by an elite few based on birthright, while democracy expanded participation to all citizens.

According to the text, religion continues to impact politics in various ways around the world. In some societies, religious beliefs shape laws, societal norms, and moral frameworks that guide governance.

According to ancient Greek thinkers, democracy is prone to mob rule where uneducated masses could make uninformed decisions leading to populist demagogues gaining power. They also warned against excessive individualism undermining collective good.

According to Aristotle, democracies may devolve into tyranny without safeguarding institutions against abuse of power.

According to the text, cultural, historical, and socio-political factors influence the suitability of democracy as a form of government in Eastern societies. Confucian principles emphasizing social hierarchy or collectivist values can challenge individual-centric democratic systems.

According to the text, some countries in Eastern societies have successfully adopted democratic governance while adapting it to their unique contexts. For example, Japan developed a parliamentary system blending Western-style democracy with traditional culture.