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Unit 3 WHII

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Where is Thomas Hobbes from? England
What were Thomas Hobbes major ideas? Humans are basically greedy, selfish, and wicked People act out of self-interest; therefore, a government must have total control to maintain order Best form of government is absolute monarchy
Where is John Locke from? England
What were John Locke's major ideas? People are basically good and reasonable, can be trusted to govern themselves Natural Rights: life, liberty, property Government is derived from the will of its people, who may rebel if a government is not protecting natural rights
Where is Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) from? France
What were Voltaire's major ideas? Emphasis on social justice, tolerance, freedom of speech and religion. Humanity’s worst enemies are intolerance. Separation of church and state. “I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it”
Where is Jean-Jacques Rousseau from? Switzerland
What were Jean-Jacques Rousseau's major ideas? Man is good but civilization corrupts Direct democracy is best. People give up some freedoms for the common good. We get back more than we give up Equality of mankind; all titles of nobility should be abolished
Where is Cesare Beccaria from? Italy
Major ideas of Cesare Beccaria? Laws exist to preserve order, not punish criminals Right to a speedy trial, no torture Punishment based on seriousness of the crime (“punishment must fit the crime”) No capital punishment
Where is Mary Wollstonecraft from? England
Major ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft? Promoted equal education for women Urged women to enter male dominated fields like medicine and politics
Where is Adam Smith from? England
Major ideas of Adam Smith? Laissez faire - natural laws regulate the economy so government should stay out Supply and demand Self-interest Natural pricing/Competition
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