1. Homework HW #4 due tomorrow

2. Aim: How did the ideas of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes differ? Assignment: With your partner, fill in the graphic organizer comparing Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Put Hobbes views on the left side of the sheet, and Locke’s on the right. When you are done, write one paragraph (at least 3-4 sentences) in response to the final question. Your work will be collected at the end of the period.

3. Groups Lauren-Justin Luciano-Regina Pedro-Fitz Kevin-Tim-Yeana Oswaldo-Je Leah Alex-Spiros Douthen-Dylan Victor-Jake Chloe-Yuhan Dominic-Lumin

4. Human Nature Hobbes – Human beings are greedy, violent, cruel, untrustworthy. Locke – Human beings are basically reasonable and social. They are born with a tabula rasa (blank slate), and have the potential to achieve great things.

5. Purpose of Government Hobbes – To maintain order and prevent chaos and violence Locke – To protect the natural rights (life, liberty, property) of the people.

6. Rights of the People Hobbes – People have no natural rights. The rights that they are lucky enough to get come from the government Locke – Men are born with three natural rights that come from god (life, liberty and property)

7. Political Revolution/Rebellion Hobbes – People have no right to overthrow a cruel government. This will only lead to more chaos. A tyrannical government is better than anarchy! Locke – The people have the right to overthrow their government if the government has violated their natural rights.

8. Real World Situation As a result of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, the US has captured many prisoners and suspected terrorists. These prisoners are being held in various detention centers around the world. It has been documented and confirmed that these individuals are often held without being charged or tried for years, and are sometimes mistreated and tortured in an effort to gain valuable information to fight the war on terror and prevent terrorist attacks. – What would Hobbes say about this? – What would Locke say about this? – Who do you think is right, and why?