HIST 1C Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Reserve Police Battalion 101, Jean Bodin, Political Philosophy
Document Summary
Introduction to western civilization: circa 1715 to present. Ordinary men: reserve police battalion 101 and the final solution in poland (week ) West represents europe, north america, development of democracy. Western civilization lineage that stretches far back. Ethics embedded in our cultural and politics. What is civilization is progress to a destination. Imperialism, nationalism, colonialism (european nations are going to discover the new world and link up the world) Political theory of governance: this is how it should be governed. Ruler has absolute sovereignty over his/her subjects. Ruler can proclaim laws, start wars, decide on issues, determine religious, appoint leaders. Issues of loyalty - individuals are loyal not to the state or even an idea but to the monarch. Grows out of reaction to unrest of last 70 years. Number of wars between england and spain. Rulers will raise taxes in france which will lead to rebellions.
