Just making up a small informal poll here.I would like a quantatative estimate (% of time) is taken up by office politics and power struggles, including work that exists solely because of such politics.
1) Where are you located, geographically?
2) Do you work for the public or private sector?
It depends on the people you’re surrounded by and what kind of manager you have. Generally, most offices, I find are filled with backstabbers and @ss kissers. I have problems because I refuse to do either, its an office, its not a sandbox and you’re not in Kindergarten.
How much of your work day is taken up by office politics?
1. Introduction: What is Political Philosophy?
Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114)
Professor Smith discusses the nature and scope of “political philosophy.” The oldest of the social sciences, the study of political philosophy must begin with the works of Plato and Aristotle, and examine in depth the fundamental concepts and categories of the study of politics. The questions “which regimes are best?” and “what constitutes good citizenship?” are posed and discussed in the context of Plato’s Apology.
Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses
This course was recorded in Fall 2006.
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What are some conversation topics besides weather and politics?
Weather is a stupid topic that doesn’t go anywhere.
I don’t follow sports and think they are stupid.
Politics is too argumentative and polarized to talk to people about. I will just make enemies of everyone.
I don’t watch TV and am not familiar with current celebrity events or whatever BS.
How else do you start and maintain a conversation?
Usually conversation centers around the person’s life or what they are interested in. So when you start a conversation with someone for the first time, you can start it like this: "Hello, my name is ____". Then they usually respond with their name and a nice greeting. Once you give them your name, you can ask a question like: "So what is your occupation?" Once you ask then they usually respond with what their occupation is, and then if you have a job you can tell that person what it is you do. Then both of you can find common ground in your occupations, and even past education such as college. You could also ask what college he/she graduated from. It may be small talk, but generally conversation is started about the person’s life. Ask other questions like, "What do you do in your spare time?" The conversation does not have to be centered on weather or politics. Generally that is discouraged because it tends to lead the conversation to a screeching halt. But keep it simple. Just keep it geared towards the other person’s interests since people like to talk about themselves. Then when you get comfortable talk about things that interest you.
Jay-Z – Politics As Usual
Jay-Z – Politics As Usual [Reasonable Doubt]Why do politics turn a perfectly amiable person into an insufferable putz?
It seems that politics (US) makes everyone so hostile. People never want to discuss the possibility of their view being wrong. They get mad, shout a few names, and claim the other person is bad.
I almost wish were a communist state or had a dictatorship that declared that it was illegal to talk about our government so people would just shut up.
Yeah, isn’t there a saying about not discussing politics or religion? Both subjects can lead to very heated debates.
Manipur: Victims of politics
The economic blockade in Manipur is on for two months now. It’s hit everyone hard but one of the worst affected are children’s homes. NDTV visited one such home to find out more on the desperate situation.
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What’s the relationship with religion and politics in the 30 Yrs war?
"Discuss the relationship between politics and religion by examining wars of religion of the Dutch Revolt and the French Wars of Religion."
I have to write a two page essay on this. I already have things, but I’m running out of things to say.
I found your question very interesting. I did some research and hope it helps.
"THIS crucifies me," protested Pope Clement VIII, in 1598, upon hearing of the signing of the Edict of Nantes by Henry IV, king of France. Four hundred years later, instead of arousing resentment and opposition, the edict is celebrated as an act of tolerance and one of the important steps toward guaranteeing religious rights for all. What was the Edict of Nantes? Was it really a charter for tolerance? And what can we learn from it today?
War-Torn Europe
Sixteenth-century Europe was characterized by intolerance and bloody religious wars. "Never before the 16th century had the teaching of Christ, ‘Have love among yourselves,’ been so ridiculed by his followers," observes one historian. Some countries, such as Spain and England, ruthlessly hounded religious minorities. Others, like Germany, adopted the principle of "Cuius regio, eius religio," meaning that the one governing a territory decided its religion. Any who disagreed with the ruler’s religious choice were forced to leave the area. War was avoided by keeping religions apart, with little or no attempt at religious coexistence.
France chose a different path. Geographically, it lay between northern Europe, which was predominantly Protestant, and southern Europe, which was Catholic. By the mid-1500’s, Protestants had become a significant minority in this Catholic country. A series of religious wars accentuated this division.* Numerous peace treaties, or ‘Edicts to Pacify the Troubles,’ as they were called, failed to bring about peaceful religious coexistence. Why did France choose a path of tolerance rather than imitate its European neighbors?
Politics of Peace
The idea that peace and religious disunity were not necessarily incompatible developed despite widespread intolerance. Generally speaking, at that time the question of religious faith was inseparable from civil allegiance. Was it possible to be French and not belong to the Catholic Church? Evidently, some thought it was. In 1562, Michel de l’Hospital, a French statesman, wrote: "Even he who is excommunicated does not cease from being a citizen." A Catholic group known as Les Politiques (The Politicals) argued along similar lines.
The unsuccessful peace treaties that were signed in France enshrined some of these new ideas. They also promoted the notion that forgetting the past was a way of building the future. For instance, the Edict of Boulogne, of 1573, said: "Let all the things that took place . . . rest dead and dulled as though they did not happen."
France had a lot to forget. Before Henry IV became king in 1589, the most durable peace treaty had lasted only eight years. France was suffering economically and socially. Internal stability was vitally needed. Henry IV was no stranger to either religion or politics. He had switched between Protestantism and Catholicism on a number of occasions. After securing peace with the Spanish in 1597 and finally quelling internal dissent in 1598, he was in a position to impose a peace settlement on both the Protestants and the Catholics. In 1598, after France had suffered over 30 years of religious war, King Henry IV signed the Edict of Nantes.
"A Bill of Rights à la Française"
The Edict of Nantes that Henry signed was made up of four basic texts, including the principal text made up of 92 or 95 articles and the 56 secret, or "particular," articles dealing with Protestant rights and obligations. Previous peace treaties formed the basic structure of the agreement, providing two thirds of the articles. Unlike previous treaties, however, this edict took a long time to prepare. Its exceptional length can be explained by the fact that it sorted out problems blow by blow, giving it the appearance of a do-it-yourself compromise. What were some of the rights it accorded?
The edict granted French Protestants total freedom of conscience. They were also given the status of a respected minority with rights and privileges. One of the secret articles even assured them of protection against the Inquisition when traveling abroad. In addition, Protestants were given the same civil status as Catholics and could hold State jobs. Was the edict, though, really a charter for tolerance?
How Tolerant an Edict?
Considering the way religious minorities were treated in other countries, the Edict of Nantes was "a document of rare political wisdom," says historian Elisabeth Labrousse. Henry’s ultimate desire was to see Protestants return to the Catholic fold. In the meantime, religious coexistence was a compromise—the only way "all our subjects can pray and worship God," Henry said.
In reality, the edict favored Catholicism, which was proclaimed the dominant religion and was to be restored throughout the kingdom. Protestants had to pay the Catholic tithe and respect Catholic holidays and restrictions regarding marriage. Protestant freedom of worship was limited to specified geog
Can someone tell me about the politics during the Renaissance?
I need to to a report about how the politics were during the Renaissance. I cant find anything about it. Could someone explain a little, please?
Politics where? Politics in England were different than politics in Italy or France.
America’s “Brain-Dead” Politics – Fareed Zakaria
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/05/27/Fareed_Zakaria_Thriving_in_a_Post_America-Centric_World
Author Fareed Zakaria criticizes American political culture for ignoring global issues, and for focusing on short-term political benefits at the expense of long-term prosperity.
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The rise of other nations need not mean a decline of the U.S., says Zakaria. He foresees a future where the U.S. no longer dominates the global economy, geopolitics and culture, and it needn’t be seen as a negative development, he believes; our nation needs to learn to understand other nations and find a way to thrive in this rapidly shifting dynamic.
Join us as Newsweek International’s editor shares his insights on how our nation can thrive in the coming millennium – The Commonwealth Club of California
Fareed Zakaria is the editor of Newsweek International and author of The Post American World and The Future of Freedom.
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Politics and religion
A deadly combination.
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