WHS.SS.19.C

Explain the political philosophies of individuals such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Voltaire, Charles de Montesquieu, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Aquinas, John Calvin, and William Blackstone.

World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
political philosophiesJohn LockeThomas HobbesVoltaireCharles de MontesquieuJean Jacques RousseauThomas AquinasJohn CalvinWilliam Blackstoneindividuals
Skills
  • explain (the political philosophies of named individuals) #dok2
  • identify (key individuals and their political ideas) #dok1
  • summarize (the main concepts of each philosopher's belief system) #dok2
  • compare (different political philosophies and their influence) #dok3
  • analyze (the impact of individual philosophies on modern government) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify key political philosophers such as Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau. #dok1
  • I can identify the political philosophies of historical figures like Montesquieu and Blackstone. #dok1
  • I can explain major ideas developed by philosophers such as John Locke, Voltaire, and others. #dok2
  • I can summarize the main concepts introduced by each philosopher. #dok2
  • I can compare Enlightenment-era political philosophies and their influence on government systems. #dok3
  • I can analyze the impact of individual political philosophies on the development of modern democratic ideas. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Political philosophies developed by key historical figures have significantly shaped modern concepts of government and individual rights.
  • Analyzing the ideas of individual philosophers helps us understand the foundations of contemporary political systems.
Essential Questions
  • What ideas did John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and other philosophers contribute to political thought?
  • How did the philosophies of Enlightenment thinkers influence modern governments?
  • How do the ideas of these philosophers compare and contrast with each other?
  • In what ways do we see the influence of these political philosophies in current political systems?
  • Why is it important to understand the origins of major political ideas?