EnlightenmentThinkers-Locke,Hobbes,Rousseau.ppt

Enlightenment ThinkersLocke, Hobbes, and Rousseau Ms. Hunt Unit 4 RMS IB 2012-2013 The Beginning of the Enlightenment Early 1700’s Every social, political and economic problem could be solved through the use of reason Major Enlightenment Ideas Governments are created to secure an orderly society Separation of powers All men are created “free and equal” A free market The Spread of the Enlightenment Enlightenment Thinkers John Locke Thomas Hobbes Social Contract Thomas Hobbes John Locke Humans are naturally cruel, greedy and selfish. To escape this “brutish” life people entered into a social contract. Only a powerful government could ensure an orderly society. Believed only an absolute monarchy could keep a society completely orderly. Religious Tolerance Humans are naturally reasonable, moral and good Humans have natural rights: life liberty and property People form governments to protect natural rights Best government was one with limited power If a government violates people’s natural rights, people have the right to overthrow government Religious tolerance of Christians Jean Jacques Rousseau believed politics and morality are not separate he is considered an opponent of the Enlightenments emphasis on reason rely more on instinct and emotion government is a contract between the ruler and citizens wrote The Social Contract Enlightenment and the Economy Physiocrats were Enlightenment thinkers who focused on economic reforms Laissez-Faire: allowing business to operate with little or no government interference Body Biography- Activity Complete the Body Biography Activity on either Locke, Rousseau, or Hobbes. You pick! Heart- The area where your philosopher’s heart would show their view on religion. Right Hand- should illustrate actions and accomplishments. Left Hand- should contain the type of government they thought was best Brain- his belief about the nature of man Left Leg- This should illustrate their view on the “Social Contract.” Right Leg- how do t