Discontent Yields Anarchy

The natural instincts of human beings result in chaotic expression of dissatisfaction. According to Hegel’s theory of philosophical progress, the inferior notion will quarrel with the popularly accepted idea until a new thought provoking philosophy grips the minds of it audience to leave behind the chains of mediocrity. The all-consuming, fiery wrath of mankind will ultimately lead to the annihilation of administrative structures, if aversion instigates the fury of humanity.

Scarce exceptions that bend the innate law of humanity to exhale anger because of unhappiness seem to reveal weak flaws. A possibility that a new type of organization will sprout out from the seeds of discontent lacks enough strength to bolster the claim. However, the American Revolution represents an ideal example of the creation of an original method of governing due to the furious colonists pressured under the weight of Britain. The establishment of a colonial government allowed for the liberties of the colonist to unravel to a higher standard due to the effects of Britain’s salutary neglect. Shortly after the French and Indian War, the British laid a harsh regime on the colonist leading to the upheaval of the British in North America. Their independence provoked radical change to the global archetype of a ruling system bad on hierarchy. Roger Sherman formed a bicameral legislative system based on population and equal vote which allowed unbiased representation of all people. The ratification of the United States constitution ultimately led to the first contemporary democracy. Nevertheless, the establishment of the United States democracy would have never occurred if not for civil disobedience led by malicious thoughts of discontent. For example, at the Boston tea party, the colonist, in response to the Tea Act, overthrew the tea stored in the merchants’ ships at the port. Likewise, a common opposition to the fact that malcontent leads to chaos in government claims, anarchy does not always come from discontent rather the negative repercussions of meaningless actions. Consider the leadership of Reverend Parris, in Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, his authority was not undermined by the citizens but by the actions of the young women to pretend the role of a messenger of God. In spite of the conduct of the young women, the colonists were the ones who arouse the mistrust of Reverend Parris due to the limitations of the conditions. Take note of Thomas Putnam who utilized the witch trials to gain the land of others because of his resentment toward Parris which was fueled by his inability to achieve the office of reverend.