2007-03-24 04:48:50 · 11 answers · asked by samantica 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Short answer.... Because power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
2007-03-24 04:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by haveahellofaniceday 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
P1: Important things should be studied.
P2: Power is an important thing.
Therefore, C1: Power should be studied.
If we can understand the nature of political and economic power, then we can perhaps promote a more fair distribution of it. Less than 10% of people in the US hold 90% of the wealth. We can also track the rise of new powers, in case they become a threat to anyone.
The word itself -- "power" -- suggests that it is an essential driving force for the world, just like battery powers a toy. Without power, there's no centralized or collective or established authority to serve and protect the other citizens, in which case society would degenerate into a free for all (if everyone had more or less the same power or liberties).
2007-03-24 05:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by no_good_names_left_17 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every work is done using power. So by studying power we can know various kinds of work done using the power and the way by which the power can be used.
2007-03-24 05:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by intellectualamarflame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not!!! Greed, corruption and numerous other negative facets of humanity have created a world in which life is based upon compitition. Under that belief system "power" is thought to be the ultimate goal and highest form of "success". Anyone foolish enough to believe that or allow themselves to be a part of that has a very long and difficult road to travel down.
If you're talking about "Energy", many aspects of how it can be utilized better is always something worthy of study.
2007-03-24 08:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by Izen G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many types of power. All of them can be beneficial if harnessed and directed properly. Power must be studied to control it.
2007-03-24 04:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by cementshroom13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is one of the main motivations of the human species.
Power, sex, money... Some even say that they are the same thing.
Who wants power? Why they think so? Why they think they do? How self-aware are they? What are their life stories? Et Cetera...
2007-03-24 05:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because power is what controls the future.
2007-03-24 04:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by ox4a64 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simple becuase if you had it you could rule what ever you wanted. And power is under your control you could use it for good or bad.
If you had power you could get any girl or guy. No one would be rude to you. You could get tell people what to do. Do what ever you feel like doing.
2007-03-24 04:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because you know you want it; because you don't have it, or at least, you wanna know about it.
The measure of a man is what he does with power.... Plato.
2007-03-24 05:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to be percieve for greed, power inspires everyone
2007-03-24 05:07:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋