The English Philosophers. Content Objective  I will judge the philosophical ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke by justifying which philosophers beliefs.

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The English Philosophers

Content Objective  I will judge the philosophical ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke by justifying which philosophers beliefs have had a greater impact on history in a short constructed response.

Key Vocabulary  Thomas Hobbes  Social Contract  John Locke  Natural Rights  The Leviathan  Civil Government

Vocabulary!  John Locke: English political thinking and essayist of the 1600s. Developed a theory based on reason and Natural Rights.  Natural Rights: the rights of Life, Liberty and Property that humans are born with which should not be infringed upon by others or the government.  Self Government: Locke’s opinion of the best government; the precursor to Democracy.

Warm Up  Is the United States a Republic or a Democracy? Why?

The English Philosophers: Hobbes & Locke  Read about these two English philosophers and complete the descriptive bubble graphic organizer.

Stop! Think about it  How are the ideas of John Locke different to Thomas Hobbes? Be sure to use the three vocabulary words in your response. ○ John Locke ○ Natural Rights ○ Self Government  Table Talk

John Locke: Quote Walk  Walk around the room and read the quotes about John Locke  Respond to EACH quote with the following: A Comment A Question Judgment of John Locke’s character Governmental connection

Exit Ticket  Why is John Locke Significant in our study of government? Who do you believe to be more influential on America: Thomas Hobbes or John Locke? Why?

Day 2: Hobbes Vs Locke  I will judge the philosophical ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke by justifying which philosophers beliefs have had a greater impact on history in a short constructed response.

Key Vocabulary  Thomas Hobbes  Social Contract  John Locke  Natural Rights  The Leviathan  Civil Government

Warm Up  Think about Hobbes opinion of human nature. Do you agree that humans are “selfish and wicked”?  Think-Ink-Pair-Share

Thomas Hobbes: The Leviathan  CLEAN Read the Leviathan  Mark The Text  Summary

Exit Ticket:  How have both Hobbes and Locke’s philosophical ideas shaped history?  Who do you believe to have had a greater impact of history? Hobbes or Locke? Why? Justify your reasoning with three reasons.