A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION:
Hobbes and Rousseau’s Differing
Philosophies on Human Nature and the
Roles of Government
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LEARNING GOALS:
•
Identify who Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
are and discuss the importance of their ideas
•
Explain the philosophies of Hobbes and Rousseau as they
relate to the nature of humans and the role of government
•
Describe the nature of democratic and authoritarian
governments
•
Discuss your opinions about Hobbes, Rousseau and their
philosophies
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Bio:
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Born: April 5th 1588, Wiltshire, England
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Died: December 4th 1679, Derbyshire,
England
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Political/Ethical philosopher
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Influences: Aristotle, Descartes,
Machiavelli
THOMAS HOBBES
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Bio:

Born: June 28th 1712, Geneva, Rep.
of Geneva (now Switzerland)
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Died: July 2nd 1778, Ermenonvile,
France
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Political philosopher
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Influences: Diderot, Hume, Hobbes,
Locke
JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU
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READ AND
DISCUSS:
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In groups of 4, read and
discuss the article
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Answer the questions at the
end (1-3). Create one set of
answers everyone in the
group can agree on
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Prepare to discuss your ideas
with the class
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Mr. Barter | www.mrbarter.wordpress.com
CHV2O
LEARNING GOALS:
•
Identify who Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
are and discuss the importance of their ideas
•
Explain the philosophies of Hobbes and Rousseau as they
relate to the nature of humans and the role of government
•
Describe the nature of democratic and authoritarian
governments
•
Discuss your opinions about Hobbes, Rousseau and their
philosophies
Mr. Barter | www.mrbarter.wordpress.com
CHV2O