What ideas about civic life informed the founding generation? WTP Lesson 2 Part B Ms. Ramos
Think of a state of nature to explore ?? of political philosophy Are people selfish? Can people care for the good of others? What should be the purpose of govt? Where should people in power get their authority to govern? Ms. Ramos
How should govt be organized? What kinds of govt should be respected & supported? What kinds of govt should be resisted? Ms. Ramos
What values from natural rights philosophy influenced the founding generation? Begin note-taking here! Ms. Ramos
Individual Rights Personal, inherent, inalienable Ms. Ramos
Popular sovereignty/ Govt by consent Created & derive authority from the people IF VIOLATE– right of revolution Ms. Ramos
Limited Government Purpose: serve- life, liberty, property of all Ppl own govt via election & other means Ms. Ramos
Human Equality All are free and equal Used to attack slavery & other inequalities Ms. Ramos
Review Classical Republicanism and Classical Liberalism from Lesson 2- already assigned & read !