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Political Philosophies

Political Philosophies. Thomas Hobbes. John Locke. Political Philosophies. Classical Republicanism. Natural Rights Philosophy. State of Nature. Classical Republicanism • People are equally free • Only concerned with self preservation

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Political Philosophies

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  1. Political Philosophies Thomas Hobbes John Locke

  2. Political Philosophies Classical Republicanism Natural Rights Philosophy

  3. State of Nature Classical Republicanism • People are equally free • Only concerned with self preservation • Unequal distribution of wealth turns focus to individual interests Natural Rights • People are equally free • People possess Natural Rights to life, liberty, and property • Unequal distribution of wealth turns focus to individual interests

  4. Social Contract Classical Republicanism • People surrender ALL RIGHTS to the general will • The government will redistribute those rights important to citizenship as it see fit Natural Rights • People surrender POWER to the government (executive, legislative, and judicial power) • Government exists to protect natural rights

  5. Political Philosophies Classical Republicanism • Individuals should put the needs of the community before self-interest. • Civic Virtue is an essential element Natural Rights • Individuals are motivated primarily by self-interest.

  6. Political Philosophies Classical Republicanism • Purpose of government is to promote the common good. Natural Rights • Purpose of government is to protect individual rights.

  7. Political Philosophies Classical Republicanism • Theory emphasizes the responsibilities/obligations of democratic citizenship. • Focus on your DUTY as a citizen Natural Rights • Theory emphasizes the rights/powers of democratic citizenship. • Focus on your POWER as an individual

  8. Political Philosophies Classical Republicanism • “Citizens” are primarily political entities. • The government defines who is a citizen, and what the benefits are of citizenship Natural Rights •  “Citizens” are primarily legal entities. • The government protects citizens – primarily from itself

  9. Political Philosophies Classical Republicanism • To be a good citizen is most important to people Natural Rights • People should do what is best for themselves

  10. Citizen Virtues Classical Republicanism • Patriotism is the most important virtue • Moral education • Equality of Condition Natural Rights • Virtues important to commerce – Hard Work, Frugality • Respect of the law, contractual relationships

  11. Homework - Essay p. 21-34 Thursday Define the concept of delegation and explain the problems it solves when attempting collective action. What problems does delegation create?

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