2. Agenda 1) Political Philosophy Part 2 of 2 2) In-Class Project Essential Question 1) What is life like without government? Reminder 1) Schedule City Hall Rehearsals 1: November 30th 2-3: January 21st and 28th
3. Weekly Format Monday - Discussion (no laptop needed) Block - Unit Project (laptop critical) Thursday - Discussion (no laptop needed) Friday - Comp Practice (laptop critical) Unit Deadlines By 9/04: a) watch unit dvd b) discuss dist. Questions c) begin process of research (going through textbook q’s and own q’s )
4. 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.
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7. Review 1) 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.
8. 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 .”
9. So you convince enough people about the “social contract,” you overthrow your old gov and create a new one… what should it look like?
10. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 1) Greeks (Athens) : Democratic idea of citizens making gov decisions 2) Greeks (Spartans) : Classical republican idea that the individual submit/sacrifice for common good 3) 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.
11. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 1) Greeks (Athens) : Democratic idea of citizens making gov decisions
12. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 2) Greeks (Spartans) : Classical republican idea that the individual submit/sacrifice for common good
13. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 3) Plato (420s BC): In dem. poor take from the rich. Philosopher king (super ruler) is best.
14. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 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.
15. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 5) Montesquieu (1689) : separate power into different branches, so different classes are represented, and power is split (Senate=Gov, House=Ppl)
16. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 6) Paine (1737) : Individual rights matter. Though debate still rages over: negative rights: freedom to act. positive rights: freedom to succeed
18. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Founding Political Thought 1) Greeks (Athens) : Democratic idea of citizens making gov decisions 2) Greeks (Spartans) : Classical republican idea that the individual submit/sacrifice for common good 3) 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.
19. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Modern Political Thought 7) Fascism : Gov needs come first 8) 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
20. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Modern Political Thought 7) Fascism : Gov needs come first
21. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Modern Political Thought 8) Marxism : Gov controlled by the people who controls the means to production (wealthy), so property must be equally shared by overthrowing capitalist govs.
22. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Modern Political Thought 9) Fundamentalism : Gov should reflect the religious beliefs of the people.
23. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Modern Political Thought 10) Pluralism : All govs are ruled by collection of groups
24. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Modern Political Thought 11) Elitism : All govs are ruled by 1 group, the elite
25. Notes #2 , Title: “ Political Philosophy, Part 2 ” Modern Political Thought 7) Fascism : Gov needs come first 8) 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
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29. 7 Project Steps 1) 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: chiangwork@gmail.com 7) Rehearse and complement each other on a job well done.
30. Go to: http://govteam.pbworks.com/ for today’s project. Follow the 7 Project Steps
31. 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.
