Discussion Question:

 

How do the political philosophies of Hobbes and Locke compare? How did each view human nature? Would you rather live under a government by Hobbes or Locke? Why? 

 

 

 

 

Deadline and Deliverable

Within next 4 hours, choose and respond substantively to one of the discussion questions posted below. Submit your response to this Discussion Area. Your response should include a clear argument supported by cited evidence as well as your own explanation of what that evidence means and why it is relevant to your post.

Steps to Success

Please use scholarly, college-level research sources to respond to this assignment, including the textbook, class lectures, relevant primary sources, and/or journal articles from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division Online Library. If you use websites for your research, they must be reputable scholarly sources.



Acknowledge your sources using in-text citations and a works cited list formatted in MLA style. Summaries and paraphrases require citations; quotes require quotation marks and citations.

Do not use attachments for this assignment. Submit your response directly to the Discussion Area.

Participation Instructions

By the end of the week, please comment substantively on two or more classmates’ assignments. Responding substantively to any questions left to you by the instructor in his or her feedback will count as one of your two required participation responses. Leave comments that raise salient points and stimulate discussion. Focus on the topic and its historical context. Be respectful, helpful, clear, and concise. Always utilize constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of further learning. Good participation comments will assist your educational process and that of the class as a whole.

Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Critically analyzes the topic by defining, explaining, and giving support for the conclusions.	20
Demonstrates understanding of key concepts and terms from weekly topics through integration, definition, or explanation.	20
Integrates weekly topics effectively through synthesis, application, and/or critique.	20
Supports ideas and demonstrates understanding with textual, visual, and/or oral references and examples. Where relevant, uses proper MLA citation format and style.	10
Employs correct and standard college-level English grammar, mechanics, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure, and appropriate logic and voice.	10
Participates actively in the discussion. Includes at least two substantive responses. Where relevant, may provide constructive critique of other students’ work or ask thoughtful questions.	20
Total:	100