Standard 10.2.1
Compare the major ideas of philosophers & their effects on the democratic revolutions in England, the U.S., France, & Latin America (e.g., John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.________________________________________________________________________
Objective:Given an historical presentation on the various influences that shaped the re-birth of philosophy in the the 1700's, students will be able to identify, explain and evaluate the basic premise of the philosophy that developed in Europe in the late 1600's, as well as explaining Plato's Allegory of a Cave story.
Rationale:
The study of early philosophes can help students to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the world in which we live today. More specifically, the study of political philosophers, such as Descartes, can help students to understand the specific reasoning that was used to question everything
Evidence:
By listing and explaining the role of reason and observation, students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the change that was beginning in Europe as it related to governmental structure, laws and the rights of man (human)
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Today's Essential Question:
How did enlightenment thinkers inspire revolutionaries to push for radical changes in government and society
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Journal Topic:
Is the concept of "ignorance is bliss" a desirable outcome? Does being exposed to knowledge create a burden on people to push their beliefs about the nature of the world around them and the very understanding of wisdom itself? Is it better to simply "go along to get along" or are people obligated to question their own understandings and beliefs?
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After the journal entry, we will have a presentation on the Beginnings of Philosophy - ( here )
At the end of the presentation, we will watch Plato's dedication to the life of Socrates in his story "the Allegory of a Cave" ( here is a video rendition of the story)
At the conclusion ppt the discussion we will see a short presentation on types of government. This will serve as a foundation as we discuss what type of government is "best" based on the philosophes recommendations/opinions. ( forms of Gov't )
Time permitting, the remainder of the time in class will be used to outline chapter 2 Sec 3 (which will be due Thursday Dept 10th at the beginning of the period)
At the end of the presentation, we will watch Plato's dedication to the life of Socrates in his story "the Allegory of a Cave" ( here is a video rendition of the story)
At the conclusion ppt the discussion we will see a short presentation on types of government. This will serve as a foundation as we discuss what type of government is "best" based on the philosophes recommendations/opinions. ( forms of Gov't )
Time permitting, the remainder of the time in class will be used to outline chapter 2 Sec 3 (which will be due Thursday Dept 10th at the beginning of the period)
