082409 Gov Team Philosophy 2 50m
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1) The document outlines an agenda and schedule for a government class, including discussions on political philosophy and an in-class project. 2) It provides review notes on founding political thoughts from Greek philosophers to modern thinkers and different forms of government like fascism, marxism, and pluralism. 3) Students are instructed to follow 7 steps to complete their project, including researching different viewpoints, collaboratively creating the work, and sharing it with their teacher.
082409 Gov Team Philosophy 2 50m
- 1. WELCOME GOV TEAM COMPUTERS BOOTED UP, THEN LIDS DOWN
- 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 qs and own qs )
- 4. HOMEWORK: 1) Schedule and begin Septembers unit meetings on researching congressional Qs (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 cant 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 cant 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
- 17. 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 cant 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: 際際滷s: 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 todays project. Follow the 7 Project Steps
- 31. HOMEWORK: 1) Schedule and begin Septembers unit meetings on researching congressional Qs (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.