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Haa that's true
The downside to tech determinism is that it focuses on technology and I would not know how to tackle this topic. Do you possibly have any other ideas.
And where do you think Iraq is going with the Sunnis and Shiites "leading" the country? (I won't even mention the Kurds.)
I know I am asking too much but do you think that you can maybe explain to me of how your thinking about tech determinism
Individualism says be tough and pull yourself up by your bootstraps, no matter who you have to trample. Social determinism says be kind like Jesus and help the least among you. Tech determinism says technology, or technological advances, is the central causal element in processes of social change, one that drives forward the government, the economy, the population, production, etc. with ricochet effects.Quote:
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This is off the top of my head (with help from Wikipedia), so maybe it's worth exploring, or maybe you hate it. Maybe there's another "determinism" that can be used.
I am not sure. I am so screwed I am almost done and this last point is getting me frustrated because you have no idea what to write about. And it is taking way too long to think of something to write about. This essay is due on Friday and I was hoping on finishing my introduction,conclusion, and second paragraph today so all I would have to do for tomorrow is edit the essay and put on finishing touches.
Sorry but for "u" I meant me
How about the theory of democratization?
Tell me more (briefly). How would that fit?
I'm "researching." Yeah, that could work as a third possibility for promoting democracy and should be easy to throw in.
Here's an abstract from a paper on the subject --
It has been a venerable proposition among liberals that trade will facilitate the spread of democracy in the world. Despite the long history behind this proposition going back to the 18th century, we are still quite ignorant of the exact mechanism through which trade can foster democracy.
By combining a two-factor two-country model of international trade and a political model of strategic optimization by dictatorial rulers in face of the threat of anti-regime movements from below, this paper proposes a theory of democratization in an era of globalization. To put it succinctly, trade liberalization beyond a certain point will compel the dictatorial rulers to relax political coercion; the resulted political relaxation will expand the room for the development of democratic institutions under authoritarian regimes. This theory is firmly corroborated by empirical data for the period of 1981-2002.
As you edit, be sure to watch out for mixing up self determinism and social determinism.
self determinism = individualism = free choice
Yeah, I think I got the hang of the two theories of self determinism and individualism. But, I am having a bit of hard time trying to understand my third point. See my teacher wants us to do a philosophy paper right the only think is that instead of being a five paragraph essay it is a 6. so it goes like this intro-body#1,Body#2,Body#3, Rebuttal (basically state what the other side says and shoot it down), and conclusion. So I finished body 1 and 2 and rebuttal. My conclusion won't be that difficult it is just the last argument and intro is what is kind of getting me stuck.
Wait a minute! Those two are the same thing.Quote:
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It's self determinism (individualism, free choice) vs. social determinism.
Self vs. social.
Intro presents your case and includes your thesis statement.Quote:
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Body#1? Topic
Body#2? Topic
Body#3? Topic
Rebuttal (what vs. what?)
Conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes your arguments and decides if there is a "winner" (or not).
Mmm Here Is An Idea...
Key Words.
Forcing
Democracy...
They Can't Be Used Together Really. So The Theory Is An Oxymoron.
You Can't Force Democracy. If It Is Forced, It Ceases Being Democracy And Becomes A Dictatorship.
On a side note, I always preferred the '5para essay' format.
Intro
Paragraph 1
2
3
4
Etc as needed.
Conclusion.
I use a web design. A circle with the main theme of the paper in the center, and then branches off the circle with different points you want to make in the paper.
I am having a bit of trouble writing the 1st paragraph I have tried but so far it sounds bad
What's your first sentence of it?Quote:
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Democratization is a process in which a political system becomes a democracy.
I would really appreciate your help because I am so stressed and this point is getting me frustrated.
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