Locke
What is a natural right?
A right that everyone has just by being human, like life, liberty, and property.
Who was Hobbes?
A philosopher who wrote about government and people
How are Locke and Hobbes different?
Locke believed in natural rights, while Hobbes believed in strong control.
What did Locke believe about government?
He believed that government should protect people's rights
What is the Leviathan?
A book by Hobbes that describes his ideas about government
What did both philosophers believe in?
They both believed in the importance of government.
What is the social contract?
An agreement where people give up some freedom for protection and order.
What did Hobbes think of people?
He thought people are selfish and need rules.
What is a key disagreement between them?
Locke thought people could govern themselves, Hobbes did not
How did Locke view human nature?
He believed that people are generally good and reasonable
What is Hobbes' view on government?
He believed that a strong government is necessary to keep order
How did their ideas influence governments?
Their ideas helped shape modern democracy and strong governments.
What is Locke's idea of property?
He believed that people have the right to own property they work for.
How did Hobbes describe life without government?
He described it as "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.
Why are their ideas important today?
Their ideas help us understand rights and the role of government.