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Absolute Monarchy was Limited Monarchy
Absolute monarchy always had its limits, these limits prevent it from becoming a despotism or a tyranny. However the theoretical
Power only has two dimensions?
There a debate over how many dimensions the concept of power has. The idea of power as only two-dimensional would
Safe Sex Education in Schools
Should ‘safe sex’ be promoted in schools through sexual education classes? Or are lessons that stick strictly to human biology
Iceland, join the EU
Should Iceland apply to join the European Union? And should the EU fast-track an Icelandic application to let the North
Academic Qualification Ensures Success in Life?
Academic qualifications are commonly felt to give a person the best chance of success in life. How far is this
Cramming before exams is a bad idea
Exam season is now upon us again, and hundreds of thousands of students across the country will be sitting up
Who is the best english football manager in History ?
Although there are very few successful English managers currently plying their trade in the game, there have been some excellent
Do You Agree or Disagree With Euthanasia or Mercy Killing?
Euthanasia is the deliberate advancement of a person’s death for the benefit of that person. In most cases euthanasia
Part-Time Work for High School Students
Should High School (secondary) students be banned from working in part-time jobs? All the Yes points: High School students have
Truancy, punish parents
Should the parents of children who don’t go to school be punished? All the Yes points: All children have
Speed limits should be reduced
Do you think speed limits should be reduced? All the Yes points: Reducing speed reduces deaths Increase in motorcyclists All
The balance of power in Europe in the eighteenth century was destroying itself
The balance of power can be simply defined in modern terms as: a doctrine and an arrangement whereby the power
Same sex relationships should have the same legal status as heterosexual relationships under EU law
Equality for the gay and lesbian communities is best done through giving them the same legal rights as heterosexual individuals,
The UK Should Leave the European Union
Many argue that the European Union (EU) has become an unaccountable, undemocratic federation with too many powers. Is it wrong
Gorbachev Was Responsible for The Collapse Of The USSR
The collapse of the USSR came about from a number of factors and was most definitely hastened along by Gorbachev’
PHILOSOPHY – Utilitarianism isn’t as fair as it initially seems
Utilitarianism as an ethical philosophy can simply be defined as a system in which ‘the theory that the rightness or
The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: More may be better
Scott D. Sagan and Kenneth N. Waltz have written a book entitled The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: A Debate Renewed,
Liberal democracies are better at providing people’s needs than non-democracies.
Liberal democracies are often thought of as the best form of governance, but is it the suitable to everyone? And
Tuition Fees Should Be Increased
The recently heated debate as to whether or not tuition fees for universities should be increased has lead to some
Positive Discrimination Towards Women in Society Is Justified
Is positive discrimination of women in society justified? what is your opinion??To help you understand the debate I will
Will books ever be replaced?
The latest version of Kindle, an online newspaper and magazine repository developed by Amazon, is predicted to ‘revolutionise publishing’ It
CCTV is a threat to freedom
Some people justify the massive expansion of CCTV by saying that law abiding citizens should have nothing to hide. And
Is it selfish to have more than two children?
Currently standing at 61 million, the British population continues to escalate beyond control. With constant advances in medical technology, an increased
Music That Glorifies Crime Should Be Banned
Is this just about youth culture and the link to crime – or does it have wider issues. Are we looking
Is the environment being sacrificed for the economy?
On 15th January the British government approved the construction of a third runway for Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest airport.
Co-Curricular Activities in Schools
Should schools and colleges increase the importance placed on co-curricular activities, so that they are formally recognised as equal to
Giving versus receiving
Is it better to give or to receive? All the Yes points: Receiving gifts from others can be nice but
Military recruiting in schools
Should the military be banned from visiting schools to promote the armed forces and recruit new soldiers, sailors and airmen?
Have We Lost the True Meaning of Christmas?
As we come up to Christmas, it is almost impossible to avoid the huge plastic illuminated displays, tacky music and
Mixed Martial Arts (UFC) is a form of human cockfighting
UFC is a brutal exhibition of machismo with no place in the modern world. It’s gory, and bloodthirsty and