Veel van de revolutionaire politieke ideeën van de Verlichting zijn ontstaan uit een fundamenteel meningsverschil over hoe mensen bestuurd moeten worden. Dit meningsverschil wordt het best geïllustreerd door de uiteenlopende opvattingen van de Britse politieke denkers John Locke en Thomas Hobbes.
In deze activiteit analyseren studenten de verschillen tussen de politieke opvattingen van John Locke en Thomas Hobbes zoals gepresenteerd in hun geschriften. Studenten moeten de volgende vragen in hun storyboard beantwoorden:
Uitgebreide activiteit
Studenten kunnen deze activiteit uitbreiden door moderne voorbeelden te vinden van regeringen die een Lockean-benadering of een Hobbesiaanse benadering van regeren weerspiegelen. Deze voorbeelden kunnen worden weergegeven in twee extra cellen onderaan dit storyboard.
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Instructies voor studenten
Maak een T-kaart die de idealen van John Locke en Thomas Hobbes vergelijkt.
Set up a structured debate where students argue from the perspectives of either John Locke or Thomas Hobbes. Assign roles, establish rules, and guide students to use evidence from primary sources. This activity sharpens critical thinking and helps students internalize each philosopher’s views.
Have each student or team gather key points, quotes, and examples that support their assigned philosopher’s stance. Encourage the use of textbooks, online resources, and classroom notes. This ensures students are well-prepared and confident during the debate.
Explain the debate format, including opening statements, rebuttals, and closing arguments. Outline time limits for each section to keep the activity focused and fair. Clear structure keeps students engaged and on task.
Remind students to listen actively to opposing arguments and take notes for potential rebuttals. Respectful dialogue and careful listening promote a positive classroom environment.
Lead a follow-up discussion where students reflect on what they learned and how the debate changed or reinforced their understanding. This helps deepen comprehension and encourages thoughtful analysis of political philosophies.
John Locke believed in natural rights and a government that protects individual freedoms, while Thomas Hobbes argued for a strong, absolute ruler to maintain order because he saw humans as naturally selfish. Their views differ mainly in their understanding of human nature and the ideal form of government.
Use a T Chart to help students visually compare Locke’s and Hobbes’s ideas about natural rights, the social contract, and preferred forms of government. Encourage students to cite examples from each philosopher’s writings and discuss how their views relate to human nature.
John Locke defined natural rights as basic rights all people have from birth, including life, liberty, and property. He believed governments must protect these rights and should be overthrown if they fail to do so.
The social contract is an agreement where people give up some freedoms to a government in exchange for protection. Hobbes saw this as giving power to a strong ruler, while Locke believed it was about protecting individual rights and could be broken if the government became abusive.
Yes! Storyboard That offers Real Time Collaboration, allowing students to work together on comparing Locke and Hobbes. Collaboration can deepen understanding and help students complete their storyboards more efficiently.