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 CommentA QuestionJudgment of John Locke’s characterGovernmental 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.