Instructions: See the instructions on writing and submitting assignments in the course syllabus. A grading rubric is also included here. Assignment: Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are two of the philosophers whose writings greatly influenced the Framers of the U.S Constitution. In no more than six paragraphs, compare and contrast their theories, and discuss how each theorist influenced the Founders and impacted the American system of government. Be sure to discuss both theorists’ views in the following areas:
a. Their observation of human nature
b. their observation of the problems that arise in the absence of government, and why political systems or governments should exist at all, including the key principle of social contract
c. their respective recommendations on a form of government best able to solve the problems arising from a & b d. how their theories influenced the nature and structure of American government P.S. Devote less space and time to their biographies, but you may include the events that shaped their worldviews before focusing on the key items stated above
All assignments must be typed using the normal 12” font, properly formatted, spelled-checked, and double-spaced. Every assignment must have a cover page with your name, course and section numbers listed on it. e. When handling an assignment that requires research or proof of completion, all sources in electronic form should be uploaded just like the assignment You may use http://www.wikipedia.com as an encyclopedia—that is, as a source of general knowledge about a particular topic, but YOU MUST NOT USE IT AS A CITED SOURCE. This is a site that purports to provide accurate and scholarly information. However, anyone can post an entry on it, and there is no validity or verification 8 of the entry’s accuracy. Therefore I do not recognize Wikipedia as a valid academic source. You may use MLA or APA citation style to cite your sources or references.
