Journal: NONE
In Class: Today we wrapped up our Enlightenment Philosophers and had a quick quiz to check your understanding of views on the state of nature and social contract. You worked with a partner to define some words (used by Thomas Jefferson) that we will be dissecting next class period!
Homework: REVIEW the philosophers we've discussed in class! Make sure that you can describe what (HOBBES, LOCKE, MONTESQUIEU, ROUSSEAU) would say about the state of nature and the social contract ie. restrictions/rules
Friday, August 30, 2019
Thursday, August 29, 2019
August 28
Journal: Choose classroom/school rules and explain how Thomas Hobbes would interpret these rules.
In class: Today we finished up our discussion on the Enlightenment Philosophers theories of government; specifically STATE OF NATURE & THE SOCIAL CONTRACT. These are key components for each philosopher, however their interpretations vary significantly! You finished up the green pages in your packet (11-12) including the reflection.
Make sure you understand each Philosophers stance on state of nature & the social contract!
Homework: If you weren't able to finish the reflection page in your packet complete it by Friday! Also I really encourage you to do a quick review each night (5-10 min) on Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu.
In class: Today we finished up our discussion on the Enlightenment Philosophers theories of government; specifically STATE OF NATURE & THE SOCIAL CONTRACT. These are key components for each philosopher, however their interpretations vary significantly! You finished up the green pages in your packet (11-12) including the reflection.
Make sure you understand each Philosophers stance on state of nature & the social contract!
Homework: If you weren't able to finish the reflection page in your packet complete it by Friday! Also I really encourage you to do a quick review each night (5-10 min) on Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu.
Monday, August 26, 2019
August 26
Journal: You looked at different quotes from Philosophers about HUMAN NATURE and chose the one that speaks to your soul. If you were absent you can look at these quotes when you return!
In Class: Today we started discussing the Philosophers (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu) You took the personality quiz on pgs. 9-10 and answered the questions about 'student nature' on page 9. We discussed the STATE OF NATURE as well as SOCIAL CONTRACT. You must define both of these (pg. 10 green sheet)
We focused on Thomas Hobbes today and his interpretation of a LEVIATHAN. You read an excerpt from his book Leviathan and answered the 2 questions that followed
Homework: If you were unable to finish the Leviathan reading- this needs to be completed before our next class :)
In Class: Today we started discussing the Philosophers (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu) You took the personality quiz on pgs. 9-10 and answered the questions about 'student nature' on page 9. We discussed the STATE OF NATURE as well as SOCIAL CONTRACT. You must define both of these (pg. 10 green sheet)
We focused on Thomas Hobbes today and his interpretation of a LEVIATHAN. You read an excerpt from his book Leviathan and answered the 2 questions that followed
1. How doe Hobbes describe life in life without government (state of nature)
2. How does Hobbes describe the ideal government (the social contract)
If you are still a bit lost when it comes to Hobbes and how he viewed Human Nature, watch the video below :)
Homework: If you were unable to finish the Leviathan reading- this needs to be completed before our next class :)
Thursday, August 22, 2019
August 22
Journal: None
In Class: Today we wrapped up 'Machiavelli'- you finished up the peach pages in your packet (pgs. 3-7) if you were absent you have 2 options---
1. Get the notes you missed from a friend
2. Use the PowerPoint to get the information (the PowerPoint is located under the Unit 1 tab to the right of this page)
Homework: If you weren't able to finish up page 7 in your packet, please have that finished the next time I see you :)
In Class: Today we wrapped up 'Machiavelli'- you finished up the peach pages in your packet (pgs. 3-7) if you were absent you have 2 options---
1. Get the notes you missed from a friend
2. Use the PowerPoint to get the information (the PowerPoint is located under the Unit 1 tab to the right of this page)
Homework: If you weren't able to finish up page 7 in your packet, please have that finished the next time I see you :)
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
August 20/21
Journal: Would you rather be feared or loved? Why?
In Class: Today we began our Political Philosophy discussion beginning with Machiavelli. You were put in charge of a nation and answered a series of questions regarding your personal policy on leadership. (Peach pages in packet pgs. 3-6; 20 questions total). We will finish this up on Thursday!
Homework: If you didn't finish answering the leadership questions, please finish that up by Thursday! Also starting thinking of 'Princes' in the media, fiction, the school :)
In Class: Today we began our Political Philosophy discussion beginning with Machiavelli. You were put in charge of a nation and answered a series of questions regarding your personal policy on leadership. (Peach pages in packet pgs. 3-6; 20 questions total). We will finish this up on Thursday!
Homework: If you didn't finish answering the leadership questions, please finish that up by Thursday! Also starting thinking of 'Princes' in the media, fiction, the school :)
Friday, August 16, 2019
August 16
Journal: What is government? Why is it necessary?
In Class: We are diving right into our first unit 'Political Philosophy' wahoo. We started thinking about human nature, how people organize themselves, rules and enforcers, what makes someone an 'American Citizen', etc. You received your packet that we will be working on for the upcoming weeks and finished page 1 (the blue sheet)
Homework: If you didn't turn in your 'What is an American Citizen' paper please get that to me ASAP... the same goes for your signed disclosure docs :)
In Class: We are diving right into our first unit 'Political Philosophy' wahoo. We started thinking about human nature, how people organize themselves, rules and enforcers, what makes someone an 'American Citizen', etc. You received your packet that we will be working on for the upcoming weeks and finished page 1 (the blue sheet)
Homework: If you didn't turn in your 'What is an American Citizen' paper please get that to me ASAP... the same goes for your signed disclosure docs :)
Thursday, August 15, 2019
August 15
WELCOME BACK FRIENDS!!!
It was so wonderful meeting all of you today; I know today was a little.... boring.... but we all go through it and hopefully you understand what this class is all about and what is expected of you!
Thanks for giving me the time to speak and being so respectful and participating, it makes me so excited to get to know all of you and learn together this year!
JOURNAL: None
IN CLASS: Today we went over the disclosure doc and class expectations! If you have any questions about the disclosure doc and/or syllabus they can be found under the 'class docs' tab on the right hand side of this page.
HOMEWORK: Tell me what it means to be an 'American Citizen'
It was so wonderful meeting all of you today; I know today was a little.... boring.... but we all go through it and hopefully you understand what this class is all about and what is expected of you!
Thanks for giving me the time to speak and being so respectful and participating, it makes me so excited to get to know all of you and learn together this year!
JOURNAL: None
IN CLASS: Today we went over the disclosure doc and class expectations! If you have any questions about the disclosure doc and/or syllabus they can be found under the 'class docs' tab on the right hand side of this page.
HOMEWORK: Tell me what it means to be an 'American Citizen'
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