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ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS: FRAMING & FOUNDING LIKE A BOSS.

Explore the influential Enlightenment thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau who shaped modern governance and democracy. Understand their views on government, social contracts, and individual rights. Dive into their philosophies that laid the foundation for constitutional governance. Discover the significance of their ideas in shaping today's political structures.

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ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS: FRAMING & FOUNDING LIKE A BOSS.

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  1. ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS:FRAMING & FOUNDINGLIKE A BOSS.

  2. THOMAS HOBBES Man is naturally wicked Needs government to control man and ensure we don’t treat each other poorly SOCIAL CONTRACT: Give up some freedoms in exchange for security

  3. JOHN LOCKE • Takes social contract step further • Influences Jefferson • Considered “Framer” of the United States Constitution • Difference between “framer” vs. “founder” • All people are equal • Natural Rights • Life, liberty, property • Gov’t needs to protect this • But gov’t should also be limited

  4. BARON DE MONTESQUIEU • Wrote “Spirit of Laws” • Separation of powers • Influences Jefferson greatly

  5. Jean- Jaqcues Rousseau • Published in first encyclopedia (Diderot) • Takes social contract EVEN FURTHER! • Need to have a gov’t ruled through popular sovereignty • Gov’t can make and enforce laws citizens must follow

  6. Ms. Ottenberg’s Docket 8/31-9/4 • To access today’s files, go to Blackboard • Assignments Unit 1 Chapter 2 • Read “Comparing Hobbes, Locke, & Rousseau” • Complete the exit ticket (submit via Blackboard or email to pfhsgovernment@gmail.com) • Due today by 11:59 PM: Purposes of Gov’t News Chart • Up next: Reviewing Chapter 1 (quiz next Friday) & Constitution Notes

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