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Papers On Political Theory
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The Impact of the Second World War on the Development of a Mass Society
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This 12 page paper considers the influence of the impact of the Second World War on the development of the mass society. This paper asserts that for countries like England, France and Germany, the events that occurred following the end of World War II determined the shift in recent years towards a mass culture. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Changing Face of the European Political Force: The Parliamentary Democracies After World War I
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of the transformation of countries like Germany, Italy and Russia after the end of World War I and the introduction of authoritarian rule that resulted from the theoretical perspectives of men like Machiavelli. This paper outlines the central premises that determined the leadership shift. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Nature of the American System
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a 5 page essay on the uniqueness of the American system of democracy. No where else in the world has one document played such a pivotal role in government throughout a nation's history. France, for example, has had no less then 11 constitutions since disposing of its monarchy. The writer argues that the longevity of the American system is largely due to the constitution and specifically to the Bill of Rights, but also discusses certain cultural characteristics that have contributed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Philosophical View Of Sovereignty
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A 20 page paper discussing the relationship of sovereignty and natural law. Over the course of the centuries, there has run the full gamut of thinking regarding the relationship of sovereignty or the right to sovereignty to varying views of natural order, natural laws, divine right and the simple acquiescence of the people to be ruled. Aristotle was certain that the state was the natural state of human alignments with one another, though he had difficulty in determining what the qualities of the ruler should be. This paper also investigates the views of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Jeremy Bentham. Jean Bodin is also briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Philo-6.doc
Filename: Philo-6.doc

Aristotle And Plato / Politics
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5 pages in length. The differences that exist between the political views of Aristotle and Plato help one to fully comprehend the expansiveness of political theory. While Aristotle was more of a benevolent statesman, Plato adopted a decidedly more stringent approach to the concept of governing. Assessing the comparison of these two distinct methods of bureaucratic rule provides for a broader understanding of the political process as it exists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Aristotle's 'Politics'/ Individuals And The State
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A 4 page research paper on Aristotle's Politics and the relationship between the state and the individual. The writer details Aristotle's theories of citizenship, education, and individual virtue. No bibliography.
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Main Features of Aristotle’s Ideal Regime As Described in “Politics”
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A 5 page paper which examines the favored regime of Aristotle, as described in Book VII of 'Politics.' Specifically considered are Aristotle’s view of human nature outlined in Books I and III, and how he maintained this regime best resolves the problem of justice and living nobly. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Totalitarian and Democratic Governments
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This 14 page paper compares and contrasts the two types of governments. There is a slant towards the support of the totalitarian model, negating much of the rhetoric spouted concerning the virtues of democracy. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: SA014Tot.rtf

Collectivism & Individualism
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This 8 page paper first defines the concepts and then quickly proceeds in defense of individualism. Several notable authors are discussed including Marx and Engels, Theodore Tilton, Alexis de Tocqueville and Samuel Brittan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Individualism
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This 5 page paper looks at the subject of individualism through the eyes of Alexis de Tocqueville, Robert Bellah and Karl Marx. Its relationship to democracy is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Habits of the Heart / A fresh look At the American Character
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A 6 page analysis of the book by Robert N. Bellah, et al (1985). In the 1830s, the French scholar Alexis de Tocqueville recorded his insightful observations pertaining to the American character. This work relates to Tocqueville's Democracy in America and gives it a modern context, based on the authors' sociological research that shows how the values and mores of the American people have evolved. No additional sources cited.
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Individualism in American Society
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Several authors are noted, including Tocqueville and Emerson, on the subject of individuality. This 5 page paper provides examples to show just how American society today limits the rights of individuals. The school systems in the country are attacked as being an arm of the government's propaganda machine. Bibliography lists 3 sources .
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Henry David Thoreau / Is It Ever Justifiable Break The Law ?
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A 5 page philosophical essay that examines this question. Using quotes from Thoreau's ‘‘Civil Obedience,'' the paper takes the standpoint that--yes, there are times when this is not only necessary, but morally imperative.
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Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden'
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Themes of Henry David Thoreau's Walden are explored in this 5 page paper. The analysis delves into the notion that materialism obscures man's essential nature which the writer has found in the woods. Contemporary society is compared with the writer's era, showing that he was certainly a man ahead of his time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden'/ An Example of Satire
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses the way in which Thoreau used satire in his work. Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden' is a satire on the way humans live when they could choose to live differently. Although his work fits the definition of classic, in many senses of the term, it is filled with numerous examples of satire. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Thoreau & Jefferson / Inches or Miles Apart in Ideology
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A 5 page paper discussing and comparing theories of Henry David Thoreau and Thomas Jefferson as they relate to government's importance to the individual citizen. No additional sources cited.
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Thoreau & King / On Justice
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A 6 page argumentative paper that posits that King and Thoreau represent two sides of the same argument—government intervention vs. non-intervention—and that these, combined, serve to effect a just system of government. While both authors supported the freedom of individuals from slavery, their viewpoints on how this process is served reflects how justice has worked in society throughout time. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Thoreau & M.L.K. / Just vs. Unjust Law
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A 6 page paper examining the concept of just law versus unjust law, as articulated by Henry David Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience' and Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter From a Birmingham Jail' and determines if either position is more just than the other. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Thoreau & M.L.K. / Just vs. Unjust Law # 2
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A 5 page paper comparing Martin Luther King's 'Letter from the Birminham Jail' with Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience' and the views expressed by each regarding just and unjust law. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Justob.wps

Machiavelli, More And Aristotle - Social And Political Ideals
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This 7 page report discusses and compares the social and political ideals expressed by Sir Thomas More in 'Utopia,' Niccolo Machaivelli in 'The Prince' and Aristotle in 'The Nicomachean Ethics.' No additional sources cited.
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Sir Thomas More's 'Utopia'/ Writing Style
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This 5 page research paper examines the classic 1516 futuristic novel, Utopia by Sir Thomas More. Specifically discussed are More's literary technique and writing style as well as offers a comparison between the cultural and historical situation in which the work was produced to the cultural and historical situation in which it was read. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Capitalism vs. Planned Socialism
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A 5 page investigation of the similarities and differences between capitalism and planned socialism. Examples are given of both. The writer posits that true capitalism does not exist anywhere in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: CapSoc.wps

Michael Walzer/On Toleration
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A 10 page analysis that offers a critical analysis of Michael Walzer's book On Toleration. In this book, philosopher Michael Walzer does not present a philosophical defense of toleration, such as one finds in John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty.' Instead, Walzer offers the reader 'a historical and contextual account of toleration and coexistence, one that examines the different forms that these have actually taken and the norms of everyday life appropriate to each' (1997, p. 3). The writer discusses the book's strengths and weaknesses, drawing on additional sources that serve to substantiate Walzer's points. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Primary Features of 18th & 19th Century Liberal and Conservative Thought
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A 5 page paper which explores the liberal and conservative thought as expressed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill and Edmund Burke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Private Arms Possession And Community
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The debate over the right to bear arms and the need in American society to control guns and violence has reached an apogee since the incident at Littleton, Colorado, High School. The view of Thomas Hobbes, in Leviathan, shows a world where man will fight to the death all those not himself. In order to protect and defend life, man must come together in a new definition of 'self'. To organize into community is to distribute power and to make a commitment to a stated set of rules. This 10 page paper argues that Hobbes' philosophy can be aligned against that of Kant, who set the value of man within their schema of society. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Democratic Opposition-Tolerant Electoral Process: Advantages and Contrasts with Other Systems
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A 7 page outline of the advantages of the democratic opposition-tolerant electoral process. Contends that this is the best political system in the world and addresses the problems countries such as Russia have experienced in trying to transition to democracy. Summarizes that the democratic opposition-tolerant electoral process which allows free speech is superior to any political system in the world. While there may be trials and tribulations involved in is initial implementation, and indeed in its ongoing function, this is true regardless of a country's relative economic status or political culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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THE RELVEANCE OF ROUSSEAU TODAY
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This essay examines the relevance of Jean Rousseau's "Social Contract" today. Topics covered include the right to vote in a democracy, the admonision against force, and the will of the majority. Topics from current events are used to compare the importance of Rousseau's words, close to four centuries after they were written.
Filename: MTrourel.rtf

Authority / A Socio-Political Analysis
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The subject of authority is discussed in relationship to political ideology and class. This 8 page paper suggests that societal reaction to authority is inextricably linked with liberalism and conservatism as well as social status. The Rodney King beating and trial is used as one illustration. The paper includes Weber's interpretation of authority. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Authorit.wps

Political Oppression & Morally Justifiable Violence / A Philosophical Argument
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A 5 page paper that provides philosophical arguments for the use of violence as a morally justifiable response to political oppression. This paper looks at the perspectives of philosophers including Plato, Cicero, Kant and Hume. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Justviol.wps

Pornography And Liberalism
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A 7 page review of works concerning political controversy over pornography. The writer is particularly concerned with legal issues that have been raised by liberals who are inherently more open-minded about pornography in general. Bibliography lists 10+ sources.
Filename: Pornlibl.wps

Individuality vs. Conformity in Political Structures
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This 9 page research paper examines the role of the individual in the political process, a same process which also demands conformity. Specifically discussed are Plato's The Republic, Friedrich Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals and John Stuart Mill's On Liberty as each relates to the seemingly incompatible concepts of individuality and politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Polstruc.wps

Principles Of Political Tradition / Then and Now
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A 10 page paper that considers three principles of political tradition: democracy, justice, and political involvement and relates them to the premise of both ancient and modern political traditions. The works of Plato, Aristotle, & Thucydides are focused upon quite heavily. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Politrad.wps

The Meaning of Justice
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12 pages in length. The author discusses the works of Plato, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engel, and John Locke in relation to their theories of 'Justice.' Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Justmean.wps

The Philosophical Relationship Between The Individual And Society
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This 4 page report discusses what the philosophical relationship is between a person and society and presents the thesis that it is a relationship of intelligence and morality being mutually dependent for existence. Thomas Hobbes and Plato are referenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ernest Gellner/ 'Nations and Nationalism'
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A 7 page analysis. In his book Nations and Nationalism, author Ernest Gellner addresses the topic of how the political forms that are so intrinsic to the modern world came into being—how did the concept of a 'nation' develop? What caused certain people to define themselves in this manner? How does this concept influence the present and the future? These and more questions are addressed by this slim volume. No additional sources cited.
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Nationalism / The Necessary Evil We Love To Hate
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A 5 page research paper which examines the book Blood & Belonging: Journey Into the New Nationalism by Michael Ignatieff. The writer demonstrates that Ignatieff's work delves deeply linto nationalism showing all its implications, positive and negative. No additional sources cited.
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A View Of Machiavelli / Political Actions And Morality
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This 5 page paper considers the concept of morality as it is presented in the writings of Machiavelli, especially Machiavelli's The Prince, and relates this notion of morality within the constructs of leadership. This paper considers the fact that Machiavelli appears to support the notion that the means always justify the ends in political situations, and that understanding this is the premise of strong leadership. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison of Machiavelli's and Hobbe's Views on Government
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This 20 page report discusses the political philosophers' understanding of government and a comparison of the two on some specific points. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Goview.wps

Imaginary Conversation / Debate
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A 5 page fictional dialogue between Niccolo Machiavelli, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Friedriche Nietzsche, from the viewpoint of their histories and writings. These 4 men were responsible for many long held political philosophies.
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Machiavelli & Hobbes-The Beginnings of Political Thought
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A 9 page analysis of Machiavelli's The Prince and Hobbes' Leviathan as representative of the political theory and philosophy of their eras. The writer argues that even though Hobbes, like Machiavelli, was still very much concerned with the political institution of the monarchy, his work indicates that political thought was beginning to evolve toward a framework that included the rights of the citizenry. Quotations from the sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Machiavelli / Moral & Religious Separation From Politics
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5 pages in length. Throughout the past four centuries, political leaders have adhered to the theories passed down by Niccolo Machiavelli, a profound sixteenth century political theorist. Two such philosophies that have steadfastly remained are the political separations of morality and religion. The writer discusses how Machiavellian principles apply in today's political arena by making comparisons with past and present day practices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Machiavelli vs. Plato
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8 pages in length. A light comparison between Machiavelli's 'The Prince' and Plato's 'Republic.' The writer examines each of the author's respective eras, backgrounds, and influences before making determinations about the political similarities and differences between their two infamous works. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Machiavelli's 'The Prince' / Similarities to Alexander the Great's Methods of Conquering
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A 6 page paper which points out the similarities between the successful military conquering techniques of Alexander the Great and the ideas espoused by Niccolo Machiavelli in his controversial treatise, The Prince. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Alprince.wps

Machiavelli's 'The Prince' / What It Tells About the People & the Time
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This 5 page report discusses the time period in which 'The Prince' takes place and what it says about the unique historical stage of Renaissance Italy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Machiavelli's Discourses On The First Ten Books Of Titus Livius
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The Prince is Niccolo Machiavelli's most famous work, however, the Discourses on the First Ten Books of Titus Livius provides an addendum to the principles set down in The Prince that illuminate and expand on his political philosophies. This 3 page paper argues that it is Machiavelli's most basic tenet that nothing renders a republic more firm and stable than to organize it in such a way that it is propelled by the energy generated from the interaction of the subjects with the mechanisms provided by the state and the social institution of religion. No additional sources are listed.
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Machiavelli's Political Thought / A View of Virtue
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This 5 page paper considers the concept of virtue as it is presented in the writings of Machiavelli, especially Machiavelli's The Prince, and relates this notion of virtue to the constructs of leadership. In addition, this paper also considers the perspectives of a number of post-Renaissance theorists regarding Machiavelli's perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Machvirt.wps

Machiavellian Politics Today
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This is a 5 page paper that examines the proposal that sophistry, rhetoric and manipulation of belief systems are the political arsenal that replaces the physical 'force' spoken of by Machiavelli in modern America. By comparing the writings of Machiavelli in The Prince it is understood that politicians, defined as the 'prince', will use any means available to acquire power, and the most expedient and efficient means today are the use of words. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Machpol.wps

The Role of the State in Global Politics
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An 8 page research paper that look at the role of the state in global politics and the specifically at the theories that have pertained to this topic across the centuries. The writer spotlights the theories of Machiavelli and Hobbs before discussing how they relate to current political thought. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Statglob.wps

Political Theories of Balance and the Korean War
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This 11 page report discusses the Korean War and three specific political theories of balance -- power, realism, and geopolitical. The war itself is describes as are each of the political theories of balance. For more than four decades, historians and political scientists have been involved in a number of disputes regarding the Korean war, unable even to agree who started it. The war was truly unique since it was the only “hot” war of the cold war period directly involving all the superpowers. As a result, it serves as a model through which each of the theories can be considered and also seen in terms of their combined impact. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWkorbal.wps

Marxism vs. Liberal theories of Nationalism
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This 6 page paper looks at similarities and differences between Marxism and liberal theories of nationalism. The philosophy of Otto Bauer is noted along with other theorists of the day. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Marxlib.wps

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