Homework

• HW #4 due tomorrow

Aim: How did the ideas of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes differ?

• Assignment: With your partner, fill in the graphic organizer comparing Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Put Hobbes views on the left side of the sheet, and Locke’s on the right. When you are done, write one paragraph (at least 3-4 sentences) in response to the final question. Your work will be collected at the end of the period.

Groups • Lauren-Justin • Luciano-Regina• Pedro-Fitz• Kevin-Tim-Yeana• Oswaldo-Je Leah• Alex-Spiros • Douthen-Dylan• Victor-Jake • Chloe-Yuhan• Dominic-Lumin

Human Nature

• Hobbes– Human beings are

greedy, violent, cruel, untrustworthy.

• Locke– Human beings are

basically reasonable and social. They are born with a tabula rasa (blank slate), and have the potential to achieve great things.

Purpose of Government

• Hobbes– To maintain order and

prevent chaos and violence

• Locke– To protect the natural

rights (life, liberty, property) of the people.

Rights of the People

• Hobbes– People have no natural

rights. The rights that they are lucky enough to get come from the government

• Locke– Men are born with three

natural rights that come from god (life, liberty and property)

Political Revolution/Rebellion

• Hobbes– People have no right to

overthrow a cruel government. This will only lead to more chaos. A tyrannical government is better than anarchy!

• Locke– The people have the

right to overthrow their government if the government has violated their natural rights.

Real World Situation • As a result of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, the US

has captured many prisoners and suspected terrorists. These prisoners are being held in various detention centers around the world. It has been documented and confirmed that these individuals are often held without being charged or tried for years, and are sometimes mistreated and tortured in an effort to gain valuable information to fight the war on terror and prevent terrorist attacks. – What would Hobbes say about this?– What would Locke say about this?– Who do you think is right, and why?