Foundations and Philosophies of Government by Dawn Netzel https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j What is the role of government? How did Enlightenment Philosophers influence the formation of American Government? en-us 2021-01-31 18:32:15 UTC 2023-01-19 06:52:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Big Idea: In order to understand the foundations of US government, it's necessary to examine the philosophies behind it. dnetzel2021 https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146057281 2021-01-31 18:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146057281 Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) dnetzel2021 https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146058992 Watch this short video that explains Hobbes' views on government and the events that influenced his philosophy.
Bullet point notes as you watch.]]> 2021-01-31 18:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146058992 Concerns of Enlightenment Philosophers dnetzel2021 https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146069983 1. man’s relationship to nature
2. man’s need for community
3. the role of law & government in the protection of the individual & maintenance of society
4. the impact of political power on both the individual & society
5.the power of government to advance man’s welfare. ]]> 2021-01-31 18:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146069983 Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) dnetzel2021 https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146102044 Watch this video until the 4:25 mark to examine the 'state of nature' and the 'noble savage']]> 2021-01-31 19:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146102044 John Locke & Baron de Montesquieu dnetzel2021 https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146153026 2021-01-31 19:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146153026 Philosophers Reading dnetzel2021 https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146165573 Use this reading to complete the google doc.]]> 2021-01-31 19:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146165573 What is The Social Contract? dnetzel2021 https://padlet.com/dnetzel2021/t5rgern7ntxh318j/wish/1146192159 In its most basic sense, is an agreement between the people and their government (the ruler and the ruled).  

How much of my freedom/liberty (or natural rights) am I willing to give up for protection and security?  

What does that look like in a society with a functioning government?

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