As a 19 year old student who has lived all my life in Afghanistan; I am learning many things during these first 6 months in the United States. I was not aware of Thomas Hobbes or his theory of human nature but I lived it. My sister is in her 4th year of university at law school and she knows of it. I am learning of it now in Government class. Thomas Hobbes was a political philosopher in England during the 16th century. His writings influenced the creation of the United States Government and others. He says that government is necessary because the state of nature is a state of war.
THE CONDITION of MAN…IS A CONDITION of WAR, of EVERYONE AGAINST EVERYONE. – Thomas Hobbes Leviathan 1651
And we can connect the theory of Thomas Hobbes to September 11.Thomas Hobbes believed that in the natural state, humans live in a dangerous and war filled state,from his point of view , the law of nature is the principle that tells humans to seek peace in order to save their lives. Hobbes suggests that in order to achieve peace and security , individuals must surrender their power to a central government that can maintain order.
The tragedy of September 9/11
The September 11 ,2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the terrorist group Al Qaeda against the United States on this day four passenger planes were hijacked by terrorists. Two of the planes crashed into the twin towers in New York city.Third plane crashed into the pentagon department of defense in Virginia.
The fourth plane, which was likely headed for the U.S capitol ,crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control of the aircraft .
These attacks resulted in the deaths of approximately 3000 people and injured thousand more. They had profound effects on the domestic and foreign policies of the United state and many other countries worldwide.
Following these attacks ,the u.s . led war on terror began which included invasion of Afghanistan and later Iraq.
The impact of September 9/11 on Afghanistan.
The 9/11 attacks led to the u.s invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 to overthrow the Taliban who had sheltered Al_Qaeda the perpetrators of the attacks.This invasion resulted in a 20 year war, increased insecurity,destruction of infrastructure and a humanitarian crisis.
While there were some social changes,rebuilding efforts,and temporary reforms due to international aid.ultimately the return of the withdrawal of the United state of the country.This period was accompanied by some progress but also with unrest and many challenges.And September 11 has had a direct impact on the history and people of Afghanistan.
The 9/11 event impacted political philosophy in several ways:
1:security and freedom
It prompted the government to balance national security with the preservation of civil liberties.
2:Interventionism and national sovereignty
It sparked debates about the right to intervene in the internal affairs of other countries and the principle of national sovereignty.
3:War on terror
The concept of war on terrorism leads to new policies and theories about non traditional threats.
4:Identity and race
It increased racial and racial and religious tensions leading to discussions about identity,multiculturalism and social justice.
5:Global order
It challenged and reshaped the global order and theories of international relations.
6:Human rights
It raised new debates about human rights and ethics in dealing with terrorism.
