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What is the primary benefit of not needing to write contracts by telephones and emails?
What is the underlying assumption in the notion of exchanging things quickly?
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In what scenario would the traditional method of writing contracts by telephones and emails be more suitable?
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What is the ultimate goal of quick exchange of goods and services?
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Study Notes
Leadership and Contradictions
- A paradox refers to a seemingly contradictory situation, such as Mohamed Ali being a tyrant but not focusing on short-term gains.
- Tyrants are often associated with having short-term goals.
Social Control and Intellectuals
- A German sociologist (name not specified) suggests that intellectuals form a "free-floating class" that is not easily controlled by social measures.
- In free governments, social control is more easily practiced, and interactions, such as exchanges and contracts, can be facilitated quickly and efficiently.
- However, trust is a crucial factor in these interactions, and a lack of trust can hinder the cycle of capital.
Sociological Perspectives
- Social control can be influenced by the measures taken by intellectuals and governments.
- The effectiveness of social control depends on the specific context and the individuals involved.
Egyptian Approaches to Modern Political Thought
- The work "مناهج األلباب المصرية في مناهج اآلداب العصرية" is a key text in this field.
- Jamal Al-Din Al-Afghani's journal "العروة الوثقى" analyzed international relations from the perspective of the colonized.
- Al-Afghani was more of an activist than a theoretician.
The Role of Literary Figures in Changing Society
- Hussein Al-Marsafi was a literary figure who believed in treating individuals to create change.
- He thought that if individuals became aware of their rights, they would eventually form a majority that could demand change and get rid of tyranny.
Rules for Resisting Tyranny
- The first rule for getting rid of tyranny is to educate individuals about their rights.
- The second rule is about resisting tyranny, which must be done gradually ( االسبتداد ال يقاوم بالشدة إنما باللين والتدريج٢).
- Resisting tyranny cannot be done through sudden revolutions, but rather through gradual and gentle efforts.
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This quiz covers concepts in sociology, including paradoxes, tyrants, and social control, as well as the role of intellectuals in society.
