Classic Thinkers in Politics and International Relations PR1520 & PY1104 Essay Questions, autumn term Choose ONE question. The essay should be no longer than 1500 words and should be submitted via turnitin on moodle by 10am on Tuesday 14 November 2017. 1. Why does Plato think the philosopher-kings should be the rulers? Do you agree with him? 2. What does Aristotle mean when he says that man is a political animal? How far do his ideas about politics and the state make sense today? 3. 'Hobbes' remedy for the state of nature is a deeply pessimistic one.' How far do you agree with this statement? 4. Critically assess Locke's account of tacit and express forms of consent. 5. Is Rousseau advocating a totalitarian state? 6. Which, if any, of Tocqueville's objections to democracy do you share, and why? 7. Why does Mill think we should all be more eccentric? Do you agree? 8. Is Berlin correct to associate positive liberty with totalitarianism?