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The Enlightenment Ms. Hunt Unit 3 RMS 2014-2015. Agenda: Wednesday, November 12 th, 2014 OBJ: Students will summarize the ideas and beliefs of key Enlightenment.

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1 The Enlightenment Ms. Hunt Unit 3 RMS 2014-2015

2 Agenda: Wednesday, November 12 th, 2014 OBJ: Students will summarize the ideas and beliefs of key Enlightenment thinkers by creating a Body Biography on either Locke, Hobbes, or Rousseau. 1. Warm Up 2. Guided Notes- The Enlightenment 3. Body Biographies 4. Reflection HW: Body Biography will be checked next class!

3 CNN Student News- November 12 th, 2014 Choose one of the following topics to summarize and analyze it’s impact on history. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS (USA and RUSSIA) ECONOMIC DEALS IN ASIA END OF EBOLA (?)

4 The Beginning of the Enlightenment Early 1700’s Every social, political and economic problem could be solved through the use of reason

5 The Spread of the Enlightenment

6 Major Enlightenment Ideas Governments are created to secure an orderly society Separation of powers All men are created “free and equal” A free market – Government does not participate in organizing the economy Natural Rights: a right that cannot be taken away, denied, or transferred State of Nature: in an uncivilized or uncultured condition. Social Contract: an agreement between the people and the government that makes decisions that affect those people

7 Enlightenment Thinkers John LockeThomas Hobbes

8 Social Contract Thomas HobbesJohn Locke Humans are naturally cruel, greedy and selfish. To escape this “brutish” life people entered into a social contract. Only a powerful government could ensure an orderly society. Believed only an absolute monarchy could keep a society completely orderly. Religious Tolerance Humans are naturally reasonable, moral and good Humans have natural rights: life liberty and property People form governments to protect natural rights Best government was one with limited power If a government violates people’s natural rights, people have the right to overthrow government Religious tolerance of Christians

9 Jean Jacques Rousseau believed politics and morality are not separate he is considered an opponent of the Enlightenments emphasis on reason rely more on instinct and emotion government is a contract between the ruler and citizens wrote The Social Contract

10 Enlightenment and the Economy Physiocrats: were Enlightenment thinkers who focused on economic reforms Laissez-Faire: allowing business to operate with little or no government interference – Free Market!

11 Body Biography Complete the Body Biography Activity on either Locke, Rousseau, or Hobbes. You pick! Each writing piece should be completed in a different color! – Heart- The area where your philosopher’s heart would show their view on religion. – Right Hand- should illustrate actions and accomplishments OR what they contributed to history – Left Hand- should contain the type of government they thought was best – Brain- his belief about the nature of man – Left Leg- This should illustrate their view on the “Social Contract.” – Right Leg- how do they influence today’s society? – Color - Colors are often symbolic. What color(s) do you most associate with your philosopher? Why? How can you effectively weave these colors into your presentation? – 2 Symbols - What objects can you associate with your philosopher? Choose objects that especially seem to correspond with the philosopher. Include a brief statement that explains the symbol! LABEL! Label your body biography with the philosopher’s name

12 The Enlightenment Day #2 Ms. Hunt Unit 4 RMS 2012-2013

13 Agenda: Thursday, December 5 th, 2013 OBJ: Students will summarize the ideas and beliefs of key Enlightenment thinkers by completing a Philosopher’s Chart outlining their ideas and creating an icon to represent the thinker. 1. Warm Up 2. Guided Notes- Enlightenment Part 2 3. Philosopher’s Chart 4. Reflection HW:

14 CNN Student News: December 5 th, 2013 BANKRUPTCY- What do you think might be the short- term and long-term benefits and drawbacks of a city declaring bankruptcy? Do you think Detroit will regain its former status as an important American manufacturing center? Why or why not? Do you think the city should declare bankruptcy? Explain. CHIMPS- Would you define a chimpanzee as a "person"? Why or why not? Do you think that chimpanzees should have some of the same rights as humans? What might be some of the pros and cons of such a designation? Could such a debate apply to other animals? Explain.

15 Enlightenment and Society The Enlightenment disliked… Detested the slave trade and slavery Deplored religious prejudice Attacked divine right theory Hated unequal distribution of property The Enlightenment encouraged… freedom of speech Urged education for all Believed governments should be freely elected Women’s first duty was to her family

16 Enlightenment Changes Culture Women: Women were not equal and were criticized for attempting to gain equality Salons: Gatherings to discuss ideas – Think coffee shops! Music: Ballets and operas become popular Art: Baroque gives way to rococo art (simple, elegant and charming) Literature: Novels become popular

17 Enlightenment Changes Society Majority/Lower Class/Peasants: Slow to change and hurt the worst Some peasants become eager for change, some resist change completely

18 Baron de Montesquieu: Criticized absolute monarchy and admired British government – British protected themselves from tyranny by dividing powers of government between three branches: legislative, executive and judicial (misconception) – Each branch of government should be able to ‘check’ the other two What government does this sound like?

19 Voltaire Advocated freedom of thought, speech, politics, and religion. Against the Roman Catholic church and Christianity But was religiously tolerance He was imprisoned in the Bastille in Paris and exiled because of his attacks on the French government and the Catholic Church.

20 Mary Wolstonecraft disagreed with societies treatment of women believed marriage was particularly unfair to women advocated equal education for women and men wrote Vindication of the Rights of Women believed that both sexes could contribute equally to society

21 Philosopher’s Chart- Activity Complete the Philosopher’s Chart. Write in complete sentences. – Give full and complete answers! Your icon should be no bigger than the box provided and should symbolize the thoughts of that Philosopher. – Your icon must be color *Glue into your Interactive Notebook when you are done! Then begin work on your reflection!


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