There a debate over how many dimensions the concept of power has. The idea of power as only two-dimensional would include the Pluralists concept of power and the neo-elitists Bachrach and Baratz’s second face of power. But would exclude Lukes conception of the third face and any possible fourth face. The faces of power debate … Read more
Euthanasia is the deliberate advancement of a person’s death for the benefit of that person. In most cases euthanasia is carried out because the person asks to die, but there are cases where a person can’t make such a request. A person who undergoes euthanasia is usually terminally ill. Euthanasia can be carried out either … Read more
Do you think speed limits should be reduced? All the Yes points: Reducing speed reduces deaths Increase in motorcyclists All the No points: High tax on cars is not value for money if you have to drive at a snail’s pace Government detracting from lack of money to spend on roads Negative impact on the … Read more
Many argue that the European Union (EU) has become an unaccountable, undemocratic federation with too many powers. Is it wrong that EU directives (EU law) supersedes British law? Is it right to have free labour movements between 27 states when the UK is suffering a recession? All the Yes points: Reintroduce Full Powers Back to … Read more
Scott D. Sagan and Kenneth N. Waltz have written a book entitled The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: A Debate Renewed, this is part of an ongoing debate within International Relations about nuclear weapons, could proliferation be a good thing? or is it too risky? after all its a risk we could not test. The Cold … Read more
Liberal democracies are often thought of as the best form of governance, but is it the suitable to everyone? And is this really correct, or just a Western notion that their way of governing is the best way, and thus cultural arrogance? We will examine all these points in this topical debate. All the Yes … Read more
