Locke or Hobbes? Who's ideas are better?

1. Discuss to what extent each philosopher’s religious views influenced their thoughts on government and society. Each philosopher’s religious views had influenced their thoughts on government and society.  For instance, John Locke was a Christian (Hobbes and Locke Comparison/Contrast/Critique) ; and was apart of the Protestant Parliament. Therefore, he was against the Roman Catholic King James II.  His beliefs as a Protestant also led him to believe that in society naturals rights such as life, liberty, and property were very important and could not be taken away or even be given up by the person.  In addition, he also believed that the social contract was between the people and the king rather than it being among the people. In addition, to his thoughts on society being influenced, his thoughts on government was influenced as well.  He believed that government was there to protect the natural rights of the people, protect their property, and to promote the idea of trade. To a

2. Examine the critiques that have been provided of both philosophers and write a statement explaining why you agree or disagree with these claims. John Locke and Thomas Hobbes had both created their own claims on government and how society should be. I agree with John Locke’s claims rather than the claims made by Thomas Hobbes.  This is due to the fact that the claims made by John Locke were based around the natural rights of people (John Locke worksheet) . While Thomas Hobbes claims were based on having a strong sovereignty to ensure that there is peace (Thomas Hobbes worksheet) .  Locke’s claims were very similar to those of a democracy and giving people a say and letting them have a voice when it comes to government. Hobbes ideas relate to the ideas of a dictatorship. This is because it gives the sovereignty complete power over the people.  Due to these reasons, I agree with Locke's ideas because it is more for the people, which I feel is better when it comes to ruling a

3. Discuss the impact the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution may have had on the development of each man’s philosophy. The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution may have had an impact on the development of each man’s philosophical claims.  This is due to the fact that these two events were going on at the time that Hobbes and Locke were philosophers. The Glorious Revolution and English Civil War had led to James II being removed from the throne (Glorious Revolution, Encyclopedia Britannica) . The two events had contributed to the Enlightenment period.  This was seen as a time of an intellectual movement. Where people had changed their views on government, society, and power. New books, essays, and theories had come out during this time (Enlightenment, History.com) . Primarily philosophers were the most affected, due to the fact that new ideas and claims about the way government and society should work.  In addition to these two events affecting the way peo

4.  Based on your research, write an essay explaining which philosophers ideas would be most useful today. Provide evidence to back up your claim. John Locke and Thomas Hobbes were both philosophers during the 1600’s that had different views and opinions on what should be done for society and government.  However, both were influenced by the same historical events despite having different ideas. The English Civil War and Glorious Revolution both contributed to the Enlightenment period.  This period had changed the way many thought about government and society; this included Locke and Hobbes. Only one of these two philosophers’ ideas would suit the ideas related to government in the United States today. Thomas Hobbes is a philosopher who is known for writing The Leviathan in 1651.  In The Leviathan it is defending the idea of having kings that rule and have absolute power.  A leviathan is a powerful sea creature that destroys anything in its way. Hobbes had chosen t

5.  Choose one modern-day leader who you believe follows Locke’s philosophy and one modern day leader who follows Hobbes philosophy. Describe what characteristics each leader possesses that leads you to believe he/she follows the specific philosophy. Discuss any historical circumstances surrounding each leader that might have influenced him/her to choose to lead using this particular philosophy. I believe that Donald Trump’s ideas relate to John Locke’s ideas.  This is due to the fact that both believe that a person’s natural rights can’t be taken away.  Such natural rights include freedom of speech, religion, and the press (Congress for kids, amendments) . In addition, both follow the idea of the government not having too much power.  Today, the government has three branches to ensure that no branch or person receives too much power; which causes the government to not be too strong and t o not have too much power over the people (Congress for kids, checks and balances) .  Locke be

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