Government September 10, Warm up—What is power? Who has it? Who doesn’t? 2. What is Politics? 3. Aristotle—reading, notes 4. Questions
Government September 13, Warm up--Why does Aristotle believe the political association is the highest human association? 2. Quick review 3. Aristotle—questions and discussion. 4. Supporting Aristotle/supporting your examples HW – Read John Locke handout
Supporting Aristotle/ supporting your examples 1. Give an example from the real world that supports Aristotle model (use a passage from Aristotle to support your claim) 2. Give an example from the real world that proves Aristotle wrong (use a passage from Aristotle to support your claim)
Government September 14, Warm up—According to Aristotle, what is freedom? 2. Four questions 3. Expressions of politics 4. John Locke
Government September 15, Warm up—According to Locke, what tells us freedom is natural? 2. Locke questions 3. Expressions of politics. An example.
Government September 17, Warm up—According to Locke, who should govern? 2. Expressions of politics 3. Writing on Aristotle and Locke 4. Essay topic
Expressions of politics Homework for Monday: Find a song, story, poem, work of art, movie, etc. that contains some expression of politics. Describe what it’s about. What is the political message? Who is it aimed at?
Government September 20, Warm up—In your opinion, who should govern? 2. Expression of politics. 3. Breaking down Aristotle and Locke on the 4 questions
Government September 21, Warm up—What are your 3 top political concerns? 2. Drawing conclusions on Aristotle and Locke (notes, discussion, writing)
Government September 23, Warm up—Why study politics? 2. Writing on Aristotle and Locke 3. Books 4. Exam info and review 5. The next stage
Short essay (1 page) Aristotle and Locke propose very different ideas about politics. These differences are reflected in their respective theories about the purpose and origins of the state. Examine these differences. Point to the writings of each to support your claims. Discuss briefly the implications of each theory.
Government September 24, Warm up--What do you think Locke or Aristotle say about the legal changes the Bush Administration has made (military tribunals, the Patriot Act etc) in order to pursue suspected terrorists? 2. EXAM 3. Books, portfolios, etc. For Monday: pages items 1-7