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1. John Stuart Mill

God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 4/5/1588; Hertford college, Oxford, writer, philosopher, political scientist; wrote Leviathan; social contract, people had to give up certain liberties for the protection of the government, thought people were by nature were selfish and would act in self-interest if necessary, thought the natural world was evil and harsh- government should protect people from it, believed it was the government's duty to protect the weak from the strong; influenced by AristotleBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseau

2. John Locke's natural rights (and who grants them)

Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseauGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 4/5/1588; Hertford college, Oxford, writer, philosopher, political scientist; wrote Leviathan; social contract, people had to give up certain liberties for the protection of the government, thought people were by nature were selfish and would act in self-interest if necessary, thought the natural world was evil and harsh- government should protect people from it, believed it was the government's duty to protect the weak from the strong; influenced by Aristotle

3. Who wrote 'Man is born free. But everywhere he is in chains'?

God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)RousseauBorn 4/5/1588; Hertford college, Oxford, writer, philosopher, political scientist; wrote Leviathan; social contract, people had to give up certain liberties for the protection of the government, thought people were by nature were selfish and would act in self-interest if necessary, thought the natural world was evil and harsh- government should protect people from it, believed it was the government's duty to protect the weak from the strong; influenced by AristotleBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy Bentham

4. Thomas Hobbes

RousseauBorn 4/5/1588; Hertford college, Oxford, writer, philosopher, political scientist; wrote Leviathan; social contract, people had to give up certain liberties for the protection of the government, thought people were by nature were selfish and would act in self-interest if necessary, thought the natural world was evil and harsh- government should protect people from it, believed it was the government's duty to protect the weak from the strong; influenced by AristotleGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy Bentham

5. Thomas Hobbes

RousseauBelieved that people were selfish and greedy and needed government to impose order. He believed that people should give up some freedoms in exchange for the peace, safety and order that government could provide. This is called the social contract. Believed in the natural equality of all men, and that consent of the people. Most influential. Any legitimate political power has to come from the consent of the people. Believer in democracyBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)

6. Montesquieu

God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseauBorn 1/18/1680; an enlightened philosopher, lawyer, and author; wrote Spirit of Laws, on his own theory; ideas include separation of powers, branches of government, checks and balances, spread of power into executive, legislative, and judiciary, need separation to have liberty; influenced by John Locke

7. Who supports revolution if natural rights are not being protected?

LockeGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)RousseauBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy Bentham

8. Who wrote Leviathan?

God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)RousseauHobbesBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy Bentham

9. Baron de Montesquieu-- state of nature

10. Aristotle-- role of government

God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)To provide justice, fairness ethics and morality. Governments must act in an ethical mannerRousseauBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy Bentham

11. John Locke-- state of nature

God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseauPeople are free, but have certain natural rights: life, liberty, or property

12. Adam Smith

RousseauA Scottish economist who used reason to analyze economics systems. Believed in a free market system. Believe in Laissez-faire economics. An economic system that operates without interference from the government.God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy Bentham

13. Thomas Hobbes

14. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

15. Who was writting as the English Civil War was a bruttal mess and therefore advocated for a strong leader that can keep people form destroying eachother?

RousseauGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamHobbes

16. John Locke

RousseauBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)He believed that the government was to protect the rights of the people and if the government failed then the people had the right to overthrow the government.

17. Baron de Montesquieu

Believed the best government was one divided into different branches in order to keep one group or person from becoming too powerful.God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseau

18. Baron de Montesquieu-- role of government

Governments must maintain law and order and protect personal liberties of citizens. Separation of power between branches of governmentBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseauGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)

19. Jean Jacques Rousseau-- role of government

Governments must follow the general will, consensus of the people it governsGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseau

20. What is the Leviathan?

A sea monster in the Bibble. A creature that cannot be beaten. This serves as a metaphor of how Hobbes believes nature's leader should be strong enough that is beyond being challanged.Born 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRousseauGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)

21. Where does soverignty rest? (According to Hobbes?)

22. Baron de Montesquieu-- ideal government

RousseauBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamRepublicGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)

23. John Locke--ideal government

God gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)RousseauConstitutional monarchy or representative democracyBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy Bentham

24. Who believed the state of nature was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short? (tare each other appart)

25. Aristotle-- state of nature

RousseauNatural laws, laws found in nature throughout time we're historyBorn 5/20/1806 London; ethicist, economist, writer, studied political party, quaker; believed in socialism, liberal ideas, liberty, feminism, women rights, good for majority and benefits, utilitarianism, free speech- need arguments/conversation, both sides of a story, harm-principle: government only interferes if people are being hurt; influenced by Jeremy BenthamGod gives to all the right to life, liberty, and property (but isn't really a divine right guy)

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