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Is it right to overthrow an oppressive ruler? Is democracy the best form of government? And will the fighting ever be justified? Throughout history, humanity has raised these and other major questions about how we can better rule ourselves-and great thinkers have provided ideas that continue to influence our world. Fresh out of "The Politics Book" from Dorling Kindersley, Yzillianalaiyne "Yzi" Burke will narrate the whole book for you! Whether you're a complete beginner, an avid student, or ...
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The Comeback Episode: Justifying Hereditary Rule
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Happy Saturday everyone! Yzi is finally back after a very long hiatus. Today is all about "Justifying Hereditary Rule". The Sovereign was regarded by Confucius as inherently superior. His task was to model perfect behavior, setting a good example to those below him.Ministers and Advisors played an important role as "middle men" between sovereign an…
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Hey, everyone! Yzi here! I'm really sorry for the abrupt stop of my podcast. But now, it's gonna make it's comeback! Yes! I will upload the comeback episode on May 29th, 2021, Saturday at 7am PST. Be there or be square! Thank you very much! If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to send me a voiced message. The link is down below!Have …
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Happy Saturday! Today, we will talk about the superior man or the "junzi" as the Chinese calls it. Less than perfect people can be changed by an example of sincere goodness. The "junzi possesses the qualities of virtue, faithfulness, and sincerity, which shows in rituals and ceremonies. The "junzi therefore sets a good example to his people. Then t…
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Hello there! Thank you for being patient. I am truly sorry about not uploading last Saturday. But here! As a treat, I will declare today as Double Episode Saturday! I will discuss the Greek democracy, as well as the rise of Rome and an introduction for the main topic which is: "If your desire is for good, the people will be good". My voice was a li…
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Ancient Political Thought and Political Thought in China
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Another Saturday has come! Welcome everyone! Today is a new start for all of you 'cause we will tackle about the Ancient Political Thought. For this episode, we focused mainly on China and a brief information about it. Stick 'til the end of this episode because Yzi has a surprise for all of you!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…
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Wise Counsel, Rise of Ideology, and a Disputed Future
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"Philosophers have only interpreted the world... the point is to change it." ~Karl MarxHey there! Another Saturday is here and today, Yzi talked about three different topics namely Wise Counsel, Rise of Ideology, and A Disputed Future. She also mentioned two people who helped gave impact to these rises. Yzi is still working on her audio for better …
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Another Saturday is here! Today, Yzi talked about the difference of Political moralism and Political realism. Political moralism is the practice of making moral decisions on political behavior and political agents while Political realism stresses the position of the nation-state and makes a general assertion that all nation-states are guided by nat…
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"If everyone could have everything they wanted whenever they wanted, there will be no such thing as politics". Today, Yzi starts off with the introduction of the book "The Politics Book" by DK and Penguin Random House. Among the things she said arose the questions: Who should rule? What powers should political rulers have, and how do the claims to …
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What if I tell you that the famous names like Confucius, Aristotle, Chandragupta Maurya, and Niccolo Machiavelli involved themselves in politics? Will you believe me? Will you believe me if I tell that all men are created equal and that property is theft? All this is true in The Politics Book. Join Yzillianalaiyne Burke as she reads you the politic…
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