For my political science class i was required to write an essay regarding the question:
'Is liberalism dangerous? Is it always in danger of giving rise to fascism?"
My thesis is this...
'To imply liberalism paves the way for fascism is the same as to blame the devil for bad choices.'
2006-10-27 07:41:41 · 19 answers · asked by falzalnz 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I do not think that you have a sound thesis. They are very unrelated cause and effect scenarios. For one the Devil is not proven to be a real thing. The devil often just represents something evil. To blame the devil for bad choices is an excuse not that one leads to the other. Liberalism will often put in place many of the tenants that do lead to or are the pillars of fascism. This is something that has been factually demonstrated through out world history.
2006-10-27 07:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by scorpio 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Interesting analogy.
The fallacy is that if we blame the devil for bad choices, it will change nothing.
There is no sound reasoning that the devil is anything more than another word for evil or immoral behavior in the first place.
On the other hand, liberalism has certain characteristics that are eerily similar to Mussolini's own definition of fascism (who better to define the term?) And, as you well, know, there's the old saying that those who don't know history are bound to repeat it.
Unlike the devil comparison, whether you agree or disagree, it is an argument that has a lot of merit.
Never the less, it's still an interesting analogy.
2006-10-27 15:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your thesis is flawed outright and your political science teacher should have directed you so. Liberalism is more closely related to socialism and communism not fascism. In a very short time, I was able to identify definitions for you - again ones that you should be been able to distinguish between in a political science class.
And this is what passes as education in our higher institutes of learning.
Besides liberals are the ones to seek and find blame for their own actions - too fat, sue McDonalds; can't get into college, blame the racist tests; can't get a job and get off welfare, blame the man (aka Republicans).
Scorpio - you must have flunked Politics 101. Anarchism is not associated with conservatives, Republicans or Libertarians. Go back to a real school!
2006-10-27 14:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by Republican Mom 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Is this an argument paper? Or it more of an annalysis? It reley depends on that. Your essay thesis sounds like your going to argue a point. Are you planning to do that? If you are your thesis is ok, but I would seriously consider againsts using a metaphor ina thesis. In other words, refrase "as to blame the devil for bad choices" it doesnt sound right. Otherwise, you did ok!
2006-10-27 14:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by -:-vInTaGe PaSsIon-:- 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Liberalism is more likely to give rise to nihilism than fascism, although, I suppose both fascism and nihilism can coexist, look at Russia.
2006-10-27 15:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To use the Devil as a comparison could be a bit risky...but it sounds as if it can work. Good luck with the thesis.
2006-10-27 14:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is not a thesis,that is a quote or passage.
Unless there are political science classes in 1st grade these days,that quote wont float.
2006-10-27 14:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by STIFLE IT LIBS 1 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it is good and make sure that there is more research
done on the question and lots of luck on your political science
course.
2006-10-27 14:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice thesis and I agree with you.
2006-10-27 16:44:16 · answer #9 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a bad analogy, actually. however, the modern Democratic Party bears a close resemblance to the old Nazi Party in as much as it uses the media in an attempt to silence opposition
2006-10-27 14:45:44 · answer #10 · answered by kapute2 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋