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WELCOME GOV TEAMCOMPUTERS BOOTED UP, THEN LIDS DOWN
Agenda1) Political Philosophy Part 2 of 2 2) In-Class Project
Essential Question1) What is life like without government?
Reminder1) Schedule City Hall Rehearsals1: November 30th 2-3: January 21st and 28th
Weekly Format Monday - Discussion (no laptop needed)Block - Unit Project (laptop critical)Thursday - Discussion (no laptop needed)Friday - Comp Practice (laptop critical)
Unit DeadlinesBy 9/04: a) watch unit dvd b) discuss dist. Questions c) begin process of research (going through textbook q’s and own q’s)
HOMEWORK:1) Schedule and begin September’s unit
meetings on researching congressional Q’s (8 hrs).
To be ready for comp, your unit must research/discuss/debate (from multi-viewpoints) each “WHAT DO YOU THINK” and “REVIEWING AND USING THE LESSON” section of your unit. After that, your unit should explore beyond the book.
Review1) Fundamental Role of Gov: Provide more security than
individuals can for themselves.2) Anarchy (State of Nature): Life with no gov (gangs +
private security can be like a gov)3) Hobbes (1588): State of nature so bad, even a dictator
(monarch) is better.4) Social Contract: You exchange obedience to the gov
for protection (K=contract).5) Rule of Law: Ppl obey laws b/c out of respect or fear
for our K.6) Locke (1632): Ppl born w rights, but give up for safety,
if not safe, then they can break K.7) Social Contract is a Collective Belief: If enough people believe it, it become real, through the
sheer number of people.
Alternative View of Role of Gov: Those with power force people to submit, “force theory.”
Expired View of Role of Gov: Faith that rulers were “chosen” to rule, “divine rule theory.”
So you convince enough people about the “social contract,” you overthrow your old gov and create a new one… what should it look like?
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political Thought1) Greeks (Athens): Democratic idea of citizens
making gov decisions2) Greeks (Spartans): Classical republican idea that
the individual submit/sacrifice for common good3) Plato (420s BC): In dem. poor take from the rich.
Philosopher king (super ruler) is best.4) Aristotle (384 BC): Philos. kings can’t be relied on.
Agrees, poor unworthy, but gov can work with constitution (rules) & power in the middle class.
5) Montesquieu (1689): separate power into different branches, so different classes are represented, and power is split (Senate=Gov, House=Ppl)
6) Paine (1737): Indivdual rights matter.
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political Thought1) Greeks (Athens): Democratic idea of citizens
making gov decisions
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political Thought2) Greeks (Spartans): Classical republican idea that
the individual submit/sacrifice for common good
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political Thought3) Plato (420s BC): In dem. poor take from the rich.
Philosopher king (super ruler) is best.
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political ThoughtPhilosopher king (super ruler) is best.4) Aristotle (384 BC): Philos. kings can’t be relied on.
Agrees, poor unworthy, but gov can work with constitution (rules) & power in the middle class.
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political Thought5) Montesquieu (1689): separate power into different
branches, so different classes are represented, and power is split (Senate=Gov, House=Ppl)
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political Thought6) Paine (1737): Individual rights matter.
Though debate still rages over: negative rights: freedom to act. positive rights: freedom to
succeed
negative rights: freedom to act
positive rights:freedom to succeed
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Founding Political Thought1) Greeks (Athens): Democratic idea of citizens
making gov decisions2) Greeks (Spartans): Classical republican idea that
the individual submit/sacrifice for common good3) Plato (420s BC): In dem. poor take from the rich.
Philosopher king (super ruler) is best.4) Aristotle (384 BC): Philos. kings can’t be relied on.
Agrees, poor unworthy, but gov can work with constitution (rules) & power in the middle class.
5) Montesquieu (1689): separate power into different branches, so different classes are represented, and power is split (Senate=Gov, House=Ppl)
6) Paine (1737): Indivdual rights matter.
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Modern Political Thought7) Fascism: Gov needs come first8) Marxism: Gov controlled by the people
who controls the means to production (wealthy), so property must be equally shared
9) Fundamentalism: Gov should reflect the religious beliefs of the people.
10) Pluralism: All govs are ruled by collection of groups
11) Elitism: All govs are ruled by 1 group, the elite
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Modern Political Thought7) Fascism: Gov needs come first
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Modern Political Thought8) Marxism: Gov controlled by the people
who controls the means to production (wealthy), so property must be equally shared by overthrowing capitalist govs.
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Modern Political Thought9) Fundamentalism: Gov should reflect the
religious beliefs of the people.
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Modern Political Thought10) Pluralism: All govs are ruled by
collection of groups
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Modern Political Thought11) Elitism: All govs are ruled by 1 group,
the elite
Notes #2, Title: “Political Philosophy, Part 2” Modern Political Thought7) Fascism: Gov needs come first8) Marxism: Gov controlled by the people
who controls the means to production (wealthy), so property must be equally shared
9) Fundamentalism: Gov should reflect the religious beliefs of the people.
10) Pluralism: All govs are ruled by collection of groups
11) Elitism: All govs are ruled by 1 group, the elite
7 Project Steps1) As a unit, develop a common vision and assign roles.Tip: Have people go and research different sources.2) One person creates/shares the work and creates place holders.Tip: Do segments of your work offline and then upload to section.3) Keep track of time, task requirements, and emotional wellness.Tip: Clearly assigned roles, planning, and awareness are essential.4) When done, double check task requirements and aesthetics. Tip: Slides: font bigger than 30, strategic use of A/V multimedia.6) Share with Chiang: [email protected]) Rehearse and complement each other on a job well done.
Go to: http://govteam.pbworks.com/ for today’s project.
Follow the 7 Project Steps
HOMEWORK:1) Schedule and begin September’s unit
meetings on researching congressional Q’s (8 hrs).
To be ready for comp, your unit must research/discuss/debate (from multi-viewpoints) each “WHAT DO YOU THINK” and “REVIEWING AND USING THE LESSON” section of your unit. After that, your unit should explore beyond the book.
