Bellringer!!!
 Take out the notes we began on the
Enlightened Despots at the end of
class yesterday.
 Finish Them!! Page 8
 Complete the Matching sheet from
the pickup tray after that.
Essay Self Assessment
1.
On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the very best), how much
effort did you put in to the successful completion of
your essay? What was the hardest part of the essay
process?
2. What could you have done to improve your
performance?
3. What could I have done as the teacher to improve the
essay process? (DO NOT SAY MORE TIME!)
4. Do you believe you need school to be successful in
the future? Why/Why Not? Be honest!
Enlightenment Booklet
 Follow the directions given to you for the booklet.
 Scissors and staplers have been provided. SHARE!!!
 Ask if you need help
 Complete the first two pages today in class, and
tonight for homework if you need to.
 Give effort and make it look good.
**Hobbes vs. Locke**
Thesis: John Locke and Thomas Hobbes had differing ideas about human
nature, the best type of government, and the idea of a social contract.
I.
Introduction
A.
II.
Set the framework for the essay. Let the reader know what the essay is about. Thesis should be last sentence.
Supporting Paragraph #1: Views on Human Nature
A.
Hobbe’s views
1.
2.
B.
Locke’s views
1.
2.
III.
Supporting Paragraph #2: Best type of government
A.
Hobbe’s views
1.
2.
B.
Locke’s views
1.
2.
IV.
Supporting Paragraph #3: Social Contract
A.
Hobbe’s views
1.
2.
B.
Locke’s views
1.
2.
V.
Conclusion
B.
Don’t leave the reader hanging.
Make it a strong finish.
C.
This is where your opinion should be incorporated in the essay. Do not use “I.”
A.
Objective: Explain how the ideas from the
Enlightenment impacted social, political, and
economic systems and institutions.
 The use of reason that had characterized the
scientific revolution greatly influenced political
thinkers. (CNN, FOX NEWS, MSNBC)
 Intellectuals, especially in England and France,
began to question traditional beliefs about
government and laws and to promote new
theories of government based on the natural
rights of human beings.
 Their “enlightened” ideas called into question
not only the authority of the Roman Catholic
Church, but the authority of monarchs as well.
Thomas Hobbes
English Thinkers
 1600s
 Thomas Hobbes
 Argued people were selfish
 Because of selfish nature, people needed a strong
government to maintain law and order.
Partner Question
What are Hobbes’
thoughts on human
nature?
English Thinkers
 Wrote that to achieve a strong government, people
had to agree to sacrifice the right to do whatever
they wished in exchange for peace and security.
 He called this agreement between people and their
government the social contract.
 Hobbes believed the best form of government was
one ruled by an absolute monarch.
Partner Questions
What is the social contract
according to Hobbes?
What is the best form of
government according to
Hobbes?
John Locke
English Thinkers
 1600s
 John Locke
 Also wrote about the social contract.
 Believed an absolute monarchy was not necessary to
maintain law and order.
 Felt the people were basically good and capable of
governing themselves.
 Locke stated people were born with certain natural
rights: the rights to life, liberty, and property.
Partner Question
What are Locke’s
thoughts on human
nature?
List Locke’s natural
rights.
English Thinkers
 Believe in ancient times, all humans not only enjoyed
these rights, they also governed themselves.
 As societies became larger and more complex, they set
up governments as efficient means of protecting natural
rights.
 According to Locke, the most important part of the
social contract is a government’s obligation to protect
the rights of the governed (natural rights).
 This new thought process led Locke to a new and
revolutionary idea—if a government did not protect the
rights of its people (Democracy), the people had the
right to overthrow that government and create a new
one.
Partner Questions
What is the social contract
according to Locke?
What is the best form of
government according to
Locke?
Partner Question
 What are the implications [inferences]
of Locke’s ideas, particularly, his take
on the social contact theory?
 [Hint: Many governments of Europe at
this time are Absolute Monarchies.]
Journal Entry
Entry #7
10/1/13
Analyze Thomas Hobbes’ ideas and
John Locke’s ideas-human nature,
social contract, and best form of
government.