CLASSIS TEXTS - THOMAS HOBBES - LEVIATHAN -John Locke – Second Treatise of Government TWO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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Week 4A Discussion: Hobbes' Commonwealth and Democracy

 
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Hobbes describes many ways in which the commonwealth can be weakened or dissolved.  Discuss the differences between Hobbes’ commonwealth and a democratic/constitutional form of government in terms of these “infirmities”.

  • Are there any listed events (or similar events) which might also pose a danger to a democracy?
  • Are there ways in which the “threats” posed to Hobbes’ commonwealth might actually be beneficial in a democracy?

 

Week 4B Discussion: Consent in Democratic Government

 
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Consider the importance of consent in democratic government.  Discuss the ways in which consent is communicated from the people to the government.

  • How is consent given to the actions of government? Consider the different institutions and functions of government (e.g. the judiciary, the legislature, law enforcement, national defense, the economy)
  • How (and why) is consent withdrawn from some actions of the government?

 

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