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
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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.
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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
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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 Comment
 A Question
 Judgment of John Locke’s character
 Governmental 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
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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.