Nullius in Verba

Friday, January 8, 2010

Orwell's "1984" and Political Systems

In preparation for our book club meeting, please come prepared to discuss what form of government you'd prefer. Familiarise yourself with the following terms: oligarchy, meritocracy, aristocracy, democracy, anarchy, communism, and monarchy.


Click here to get you started: Types of Government
(Don't believe everything you hear and see in this video - do your own research)

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Mr. Roberts, do we have to choose one of the given types of governments stated (oligarchy, meritocracy, aristocracy, democracy, anarchy, communism, and monarchy) or can we also choose others like 'republic'??

Mr. Roberts said...

^ Zaina, choose whatever you like - as long as you can give reasons.

Payam H.D said...

Well, democracy seems to be the most reasonable form of government, seeing as many, though not all, countries follow its regime.

Victor The Great =D said...

let's go republicans! :b

Anonymous said...

I used to be very against the idea of the republic party. This video has shown a very good point as to why it makes a good party, but I personally feel that the republic party can be carried out in a well manner if responsibility is given to the right person.

Also, anarchy scares me. D:

Mo Nour El Din said...

Technocracy, simply because capital has no influence, nor family ties, nor the amount of power, but this system of government comes from the amount of knowledge and intellect. Technocracy is another form of Meritocracy, and both are the best, in my opinion.

Yusra Shah said...

Yes for Democracy!!!

Unknown said...

Democracy ofcourse :D