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Austin’s Theory of Sovereignty – In the nineteenth century, John Austin (1790-1859) was a prominent English lawyer. He proposed his theory about a century ago. In his famous book “Lectures on Jurisprudence,” he explains his idea in detail. This book came out in 1832. Though influenced by Hobbes and Bentham’s ideas, his theory of sovereignty…
Welfare State, Anarchists are of the view that the state is an unnecessary evil. They argue that the state’s foundation is force, and that it always promotes capitalism; consequently, it is unneeded. We disagree with anarchists’ viewpoints. This is because the state is the primary condition of civilisation. According to Aristotle, the state was created…
The term “Sovereignty” has been derived from the Latin word “Superanus” which means supreme or paramount. Although the name “Sovereignty” is new, the concept dates back to Aristotle, who spoke of the “supreme power of the state.” Throughout the Middle Ages, Roman jurists and laymen maintained this idea in mind, frequently using the terms “Summa”…
The term “Law” derives from “an old Teutonic root ‘lag,’ which meaning something that rests fixed or evenly.” Law governs life, and without it, there is chaos and confusion. The term law refers to that which is consistent. There are two sorts of laws: physical and human. Physical laws are those that govern the natural…
The term “Sovereignty” has been derived from the Latin word “Superanus” which means supreme or paramount. Although the name “Sovereignty” is new, the concept dates back to Aristotle, who spoke of the “supreme power of the state.” Throughout the Middle Ages, Roman jurists and laymen maintained this idea in mind, frequently using the terms “Summa”…
Relation Between Liberty and Equality – Equality and liberty are inextricably linked. In the absence of equality, there is no value in liberty. They are the same conditions seen from different perspectives. They represent opposite sides of the same coin. Despite the fact that there is a close relationship between liberty and equality, some political…