For Eugène Guillevic, the city is what matters most
“Yet the city is what matters most, what must matter most. Because nothing is more about ourselves than that. When it changes, it is we who make it change Eugène …
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Corrected subject – “Dogmatic beliefs” – Tocqueville, On Democracy in America
This subject notably fell in the philosophy test of the 2015 French baccalaureate. See all the exam questions of the 2015 French baccalaureate. Dogmatic beliefs are more or less numerous, …
Jericho, first city of the world?
Legend has it that Jericho was the first city in history. The descendants of Cain would have formed the first city around 8,500 BC. At least that is what the …
Separation of city and country – Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ reading of the separation between town and country appeals to the notions of division of labor, as well as class division. Let us remember that …
Definitions of the city
Of course there are many other definitions, and you should not choose just one. Throughout your essay, you will need to interrogate these definitions, see how relevant they are, and …
The very different cities in the countries of the world
What is a city? A city in France must have at least 2000 inhabitants according to the INSEE. This definition is very different depending on the country where you live. …
