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1974

1974 How long ago was that? 2013 -1974 39 Years ago

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Go to page 100 of the text 1690 – John Locke, Natural Rights 1651 – Thomas Hobbes, Social Contract Theory 39 year gap Just as things today are far different than they were in 1974, Locke experienced a far different age than Hobbes. The spirit of an age is called….

Zeitgeist Write this down in the “B” word section of your dictionary zeitgeist  (ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst)   — n the spirit, attitude, or general outlook of a specific time or period, esp as it is reflected in literature, philosophy, etc [C20: from German, literally: time spirit; see tide 1 , ghost ] Write this down in the “B” word section of your dictionary

You have just been given you a brief recap of the English Civil War between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers Based on what you now know of Locke and Hobbes and what influenced them, decide which one you think has it right. Is man basically good, and we must ensure government does not oppress him? Locke Or is man basically bad and government must assert strong control over people to ensure they do not harm one another? Hobbes

Judging by this quote, did Ben Franklin think more like Locke or Hobbes? Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Benjamin Franklin