JOHN LOCKE
1. What does Locke mean when he refers to the laws of nature? Describe what rights and liberties man would have living in a state of nature. Be sure to include specific examples from the reading. (2 pts.)
When Locke refers to the laws of nature, he is referring to the state of equality in which no one is superior or inferior, unless the lord puts one above another; and all have equal rights in the realm of what they wish to do. While living in a state of nature, one is granted the benefits of the same facilities and the ability to achieve manifest destiny. Locke wrote, “The execution of the law of Nature is in that state put into every man's hands, whereby everyone has a right to punish the transgressors of that law to such a degree …show more content…
A majority is formed due to the sole reason that it is impossible to have every man consent to a specific law but children cannot be bound by this and should be allowed to live as they please.
THOMAS HOBBES
1. How does Hobbes describe a state of nature? (How does Hobbes describe man?) Be sure to use specific examples from the reading. (1 pt.)
Hobbes’s opinions on the state of nature are that people are constantly fighting with others for more power. Hobbes says that the “three principal causes of quarrel” are “competition; secondly, diffidence; thirdly, glory.” He also states that The first maketh men invade for gain; the second, for safety; and the third, for reputation”.. Lastly, he says that this giht for power is like a war between men.
2. What type of government does Hobbes advocate for? Why does he support this type of system? (2 pts.)
His views correlate to the concept of a republic form of government. He thinks that one singular person should represent the citizens by leading the nation politically to help all. Hobbes believes that in order to block the inner “war”, one leader would work …show more content…
How does Montesquieu describe man? Cite specific examples from the reading. How do Montesquieu’s views differ from Thomas Hobbes regarding the nature of man? (2 pts.)
He thinks people are naturally flawed. He also thinks that a god or other power watches humans follow laws that everyone comprehends. He shows this belief when he says, “Man, as a physical being, is like other bodies governed by invariable laws. As an intelligent being, he incessantly transgresses the laws established by God,”. In contrast to Hobbes opinions, Baron thinks that when people are equal to one another, the ability to thrive is much easier.
2. Explain the concept of a separation of branches among government as explained by Montesquieu. What reasons does he give for this separation? Be sure to include examples to explain his reasoning from the reading. (2 pts.)
He believes in in a separation of government branches because one branch having too much will lead to sovereignty. He explained how the executive type branch should be led by a single person and the legislative type branch should have a plethora of people involved. Baron says that too much power in the hands of one branch would cease the liberty, and he also talks about how branches need to work together to maintain order in the
1. What does Locke mean when he refers to the laws of nature? Describe what rights and liberties man would have living in a state of nature. Be sure to include specific examples from the reading. (2 pts.)
When Locke refers to the laws of nature, he is referring to the state of equality in which no one is superior or inferior, unless the lord puts one above another; and all have equal rights in the realm of what they wish to do. While living in a state of nature, one is granted the benefits of the same facilities and the ability to achieve manifest destiny. Locke wrote, “The execution of the law of Nature is in that state put into every man's hands, whereby everyone has a right to punish the transgressors of that law to such a degree …show more content…
A majority is formed due to the sole reason that it is impossible to have every man consent to a specific law but children cannot be bound by this and should be allowed to live as they please.
THOMAS HOBBES
1. How does Hobbes describe a state of nature? (How does Hobbes describe man?) Be sure to use specific examples from the reading. (1 pt.)
Hobbes’s opinions on the state of nature are that people are constantly fighting with others for more power. Hobbes says that the “three principal causes of quarrel” are “competition; secondly, diffidence; thirdly, glory.” He also states that The first maketh men invade for gain; the second, for safety; and the third, for reputation”.. Lastly, he says that this giht for power is like a war between men.
2. What type of government does Hobbes advocate for? Why does he support this type of system? (2 pts.)
His views correlate to the concept of a republic form of government. He thinks that one singular person should represent the citizens by leading the nation politically to help all. Hobbes believes that in order to block the inner “war”, one leader would work …show more content…
How does Montesquieu describe man? Cite specific examples from the reading. How do Montesquieu’s views differ from Thomas Hobbes regarding the nature of man? (2 pts.)
He thinks people are naturally flawed. He also thinks that a god or other power watches humans follow laws that everyone comprehends. He shows this belief when he says, “Man, as a physical being, is like other bodies governed by invariable laws. As an intelligent being, he incessantly transgresses the laws established by God,”. In contrast to Hobbes opinions, Baron thinks that when people are equal to one another, the ability to thrive is much easier.
2. Explain the concept of a separation of branches among government as explained by Montesquieu. What reasons does he give for this separation? Be sure to include examples to explain his reasoning from the reading. (2 pts.)
He believes in in a separation of government branches because one branch having too much will lead to sovereignty. He explained how the executive type branch should be led by a single person and the legislative type branch should have a plethora of people involved. Baron says that too much power in the hands of one branch would cease the liberty, and he also talks about how branches need to work together to maintain order in the