In his account of human psychology and the human condition, hobbes identifies a first law of nature. Two views of the social contract in the 1600s, two english thinkers, thomas hobbes and john locke, set forth ideas that were to become key to the enlightenment. The pol soc podcast episode 2 listen along worksheet thomas hobbes. Social contract theory states that individuals have consented to give up some of their freedoms and. Displaying top 8 worksheets found for locke and hobbes.
Thomas hobbes 15881679 was one of the most influential of all political philosophers. This unit seeks to compare the work of thomas hobbes leviathan to that of john locke two treatises on government with regards to their views on civil liberties, the role of government, and the extent to which their background in the english civil war. Some of the worksheets for this concept are locke versus hobbes, comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, social contract, handout a hobbes locke rousseau and consent of the, second treatise of government, the enlightenment, two views of the social contract. Both men lived through the upheavals that shook england early in the century. Excerpts from thomas hobbess leviathan 1651 nature hath made men so equal, in the faculties of body and mind, as that though there be found one man sometimes manifestly stronger in body, or of quicker mind than another. They rejected traditional ideas supported by the christian. He is distinguished by an attitude of rationalism and materialism. Thomas hobbes was another philosopher who studied government and people in a state of nature.
If a rules comes along, does hobbes believe we should continue to obey. Scholars and philosophers began to rethink the old ideas about religion, economics, and education. Read, discuss, and analyze your assigned section, either hobbes or locke. Nature the art whereby god hath made and governs the world is by the art of man, as in many other things, so in this also imitated, that it. Thomas hobbes in 7 minutes video worksheet student. The video clip is just under 7 minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged. To understand the background of hobbess conservatism, it helps to realise that across western europe in the 17th century, political theorists were beginning to. Why did hobbes believe that the best form of government had a king as its sovereign. Thomas hobbes expressed his views in a book called leviathan. John lockes two treatises on government dbq worksheet. It captures the essential features, similarities, and differences between these three major modern political philosophers. The title of the book referred to a leviathan, a mythological, whalelike sea monster that devoured whole ships.
Moral and political theory of thomas hobbes oxford, 1969, 206. Thomas hobbes in some older texts thomas hobbes of malmesbury, was an english philosopher, considered to be one of the founders of modern political. The bill of rights nstitute docsoffreedomorg cts o hitry, oeret e cic thruh riary s urce unit. In 1651, english philosopher thomas hobbes published a book on government. Discover why his bestknown work leviathan made him unpopular with the french. What was the name of the new theory which said that people would only be satisfied to take orders from the king if. What significant historical event occu rred prior to thomas hobbes writing of leviathan. You will be tested on his views of human nature and government. Thomas hobbes english philosopher 1588 1679 wrote leviathan describing the state of nature where all individuals were naturally free as a result, everyone suffered from continued fear and danger of a violent death. Find john locke and hobbes lesson plans and teaching resources. This handout is to be used after students learn about thomas hobbes and john locke.
Thomas hobbes 15881679 the leviathan 1651 is the most complete expression of hobbes s philosophy. This is a diagram that organizes the major themes in the social contract theory of thomas hobbes, john locke, and jeanjacques rousseau. He was born in 1588 and later became a tutor to a very wealthy family. Thomas hobbes was an important intellectual figure from 16thcentury england whose works still bear significance today. Hobbes and locke worksheet the enlightenment the new. Some of the worksheets displayed are comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, the enlightenment, locke versus hobbes, two views of the social contract, social contract, warm up read the document in your notes handout and, study guide thomas hobbes study guide a key to john, hobbes locke montesquieu and. The handout includes a fake interview with 7 interview questions. Worksheets are locke versus hobbes, two views of the social contract, comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, teachers guide, the enlightenment, social contract, the age of enlightenment. As a tutor hobbes had access to many books, traveled often, and met many important thinkers.
Both men experienced hardships in england early in that century in the english civil war but as a result, they developed very different ideas about government and human nature. Thomas hobbes the big thinkers worksheet linked to. Locke vs hobbes displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are locke versus hobbes, comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, social contract, handout a hobbes locke rousseau and consent of the, second treatise of government, the enlightenment, notes on john lockes second treatise on government second. Displaying all worksheets related to thomas hobbes. For the most part, they were not professional philosophers, but rather. If you want to download you have to send your own contributions. Students must respond to the questions with answers from thomas hobbes and john locke based on.
The interior beginnings of voluntary motions, commonly called the passions, and the speeches by which they are expressed 21 chapter 7. Monarchy people should controlled democracy people should be totally free. Some of the worksheets displayed are locke versus hobbes, two views of the social contract, comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, teachers guide, the enlightenment, social contract, the age of enlightenment. A variety of primary resources, drawings, and visual aids help convey the information. No laws in the state of nature and no one to enforce laws. The horrors of the english civil war convinced him that all humans were. This variation of the golden rule is most often attributed to confucius, although several ancient philosophers have made similar statements. Thomas hobbes of malmesbury 1588 1679 was an english political philosopher. His book leviathan virtually founded the study of the. This video worksheet works great as a do now activity or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the enlightenment or english civil war. Hobbes, locke, montesquieu, and rousseau on government. The pol soc podcast episode 2 listen along worksheet. Students must respond to the questions with answers from thomas hobbes and john locke based on what theyve learned in class. In france, these social critics were known as philosophes.
Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. The enlightenment t he new ways of thinking developed during the scientific revolution began to extend into other areas of life beyond that of just science. Locke and hobbes displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are locke versus hobbes, comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, social contract, handout a hobbes locke rousseau and consent of the, second treatise of government, the enlightenment, two views of the social contract. Learners hear about these two concepts and more of hobbes political theory in an informative video. The consequence or train of imaginations 8 chapter 4. If not strictly controlled, they would fight, rob, and oppress one another. According to hobbes, at one time people lived without any government. English philosopher, thomas hobbes 15881679, wrote leviathan, a defense of the absolute power of kings.
This one should be illustrated use pictures, and should show how the philosophers felt about human nature good to evil. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category thomas hobbes. Explain what hobbes meant by the state of nature and by the social contract. Identify the ideas of various enlightenment thinkers who influenced americas founders. What significant historical event occurred prior to thomas hobbes writing of leviathan. Life in a state of nature without laws or other controls would be solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. This minilesson looks at his views on government and his famous book, leviathan. Hobbes lived in paris through the english civil wars and was interested in the. The following quiz and worksheet will test your knowledge of thomas hobbes. Pol1040 worksheet 3 hobbes answer the following questions as. Displaying top 8 worksheets found for leviathan hobbes.
The political philosophies of thomas hobbes and john locke. Dont be afraid to pause the playback and skip back to the timecode in brackets if you miss something first time around. Nope, not the cartoon tiger the other hobbes thomas hobbes was an english scholar and philosopher. Life of man was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category hobbes liviathan. Yet they came to very different conclusions about human nature and the purpose and nature of government. Read a brief biography about the political philosopher thomas hobbes. Worksheets are comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, the enlightenment, locke versus hobbes, two views of the social contract, social contract, warm up read the document in your notes handout and, study guide thomas hobbes study guide a key to john, hobbes locke montesquieu and rousseau.
Some of the worksheets for this concept are locke versus hobbes, comparing the social contracts of hobbes and locke, two views of the social contract, social contract, the enlightenment, warm up read the document in your notes handout and, hobbes locke montesquieu and rousseau, study guide thomas hobbes study guide a. Listen to the podcast and complete the questions below as you go. Hobbes is best known for the book leviathan, which established the social contract theory that has served as the foundation for most of western political philosophy. Thomas hobbes, 1588 1679 ce, was an english philosopher who is considered one of the founders of modern political philosophy. Thomas hobbes believed that it is always better to have security rather than liberty in a country.
Our collection is growing every day with the help of many teachers. European philosophers, scientists, and other thinkers asked new and often radical questions about the world around them. Excerpts from hobbes s the leviathan and from lockes second treatise of civil government directions. Thomas hobbes argued that humans were naturally cruel, greedy, and selfish. Hobbes on religion and the church between the elements of law. Hobbes thought that an unwritten agreement existed between the ruler and.
From the state of nature and the social contract to his writing of levaithan and belief in a single ruler, this activity offers a great overview of enlightenment thinker thomas hobbes. From the state of nature and the social contract to his writing of levaithan and belief in a single ruler, this worksheet offers a great overview of enlightenment thinker thomas hobbes. Click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or download. The enlightenment age of reason the enlightenment was a time of great intellectual change and advancement. Using enlightenment philosophy to teach civil rights and civil liberties by justin boucher introduction. Displaying all worksheets related to hobbes liviathan. Enlightenment in europe printable dbq worksheet for world history scroll down to print pdf file but though men, when they enter into society give up the equality, liberty, and executive power they had in the state of nature into the hands of societythe power of the society or legislative constituted by them can never be supposed to. It begins with a clearly materialistic account of human nature and knowledge, a rigidly deterministic account of human volition, and a pessimistic vision of. He said that in a state of nature everyone would have a right. Thomas hobbes was one of the first of his era to discuss the idea of the social contract. This video worksheet allows students learn about thomas hobbes and the impact of his work and theories.
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