Indiginous American and European influence on the U.S. Constitutional Democracy Describe both the indigenous American and European influences on U.S. constitutional democracy. Do you see these influences as being complementary, or conflicting? You may find it helpful to discuss those passages where Hobbes and Locke discuss indigenous peoples.
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What then, is the primary objective of entering into civil government?
Midterm Exam Choose 5 of the following 7 questions to answer. The best answers will answer the question coherently and thoughtfully with the majority of the themes and details correctly stated. They will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the material, including how to relate it to larger themes of the course. They will relate directly […]
What are the socialist and feminist arguments against the contract?
Pateman: Sexual Contract Part I: Read: Carol Pateman: Chapter 3 “Contract, the Individual and Slavery” from The Sexual Contract(only pages 39-60) (you’ll also find the outlines of some of the thinkers Pateman discusses to attached for your convenience:-) According to Pateman, what is the difference between Social Contract Theory and other theoretical strategies that justify […]
Describe the theories of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau about how societies are organized.
Freedom and Authority Write a 2-3-page essay on a selected issue related to the tension between individual freedom and social institutions. Introduction There is a very delicate balance between the freedoms that individuals enjoy in society and the authority that governs them. Benjamin Franklin (1755) addressed this in a now-famous quote: “Those who would give […]
What does this “condition” include and not include in terms of the relationship of those in it to the natural world-to each other?
Questions: Hobbes describes what he calls the “natural condition” of human beings living amongst one another. Explain what you think he means by this expression. What does this “condition” include and not include in terms of the relationship of those in it to the natural world and to each other? What does he mean when […]
Compare and contrast of the state of nature, as discussed by Hobbes and Locke.consider how each defines the state of nature and how each develops a notion of social contract to reach a resolution.
A comparison and contrast of the state of nature, as discussed by Hobbes and Locke. In looking at these two philosophers, please consider how each defines the state of nature and how each develops a notion of social contract to reach a resolution. Please look also at how the ideas from these philosophers are seen […]
Do you agree with Hobbes description of the “state of nature” of the human condition?Discuss
Hume and Kant on the nature of knowledge; Hobbes on the “sovereign” and the “state of nature” Module Assignment: After reading the lecture notes and viewing the video posted in the “Content” feature of D2L, address the following Question – Do you agree with Hobbes description of the “state of nature” of the human condition?
Discuss How would you criticize the social contract theory espoused by Hobbes in the Leviathan? Do you think such social contract theory adheres to democratic principles and political liberalism? Why or why not?
Read the PDF File and PowerPoint Presentation on Hobbes then answer the following questions: 1. What are the key concepts and ideas contained in the following Hobbes’ trilogy? a. De Cive b. De Corpore c. De Homine 2. How would you criticize the social contract theory espoused by Hobbes in the Leviathan? Do you think […]
