Does Man Need to Be Governed?

"Does Man Need to Be Governed?"

This essay MUST be TYPED, size 12, Times New Roman font, and double spaced.  We have been discussing the ideas of Locke, Hobbes, Paine, Montesquieu, etc. regarding government and the role of government.  We have also discussed Plato's ideas that man was created to be governed and must exist in a state of government.  Look at your notes to review the ideas of Locke, Hobbes, etc. and write an essay stating YOUR OPINION about the question.  DO NOT REWRITE MY NOTES!!!  This will result in points being automatically taken away.  Answer the following questions in PARAGRAPH form:

• Do you agree with Plato?  Why or why not?  Give at least 2 reasons to support your answer.
• Does man, or do humans, need to be governed?  Give at least 2 reasons to support your answer.
• What would happen without government?  Give at least 2 reasons.
• If left alone, would humans be able to govern themselves?  Give at least 2 reasons.
• What is government's job?  Give at least 2 reasons.

This is due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 

 

Hobbes

Locke

Paine

Rousseau

Montesquieu