Immanuel Kant: What is Enlightenment?

I gave you this document today in class.

Read this excerpt from Kant's essay. What does he say is the definition of Enlightenment? What is Kant's opinion of the role of freedom? Choose a few of Kant's ideas and make general comments on them.

Due: MIDNIGHT, Monday, Oct. 30

John Locke: Second Treatise on Government

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Compare/contrast this document with Hobbes's. Comment on the implications of Locke's ideas.

Due: MIDNIGHT, Tuesday, Oct. 25

Thomas Hobbes: Leviathan

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Under what context (historical) does Hobbes write this document? How does Hobbes view man? What is he justifying? What is his view of a "social contract"? Why would he have these views?

Due: MIDNIGHT, Monday, Oct. 24

Frederick the Great's Political Testament

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What is Frederick's overall view of politics? What about the monarchy in general? What is his justification for absolute monarchy?

Due: MIDNIGHT, Tuesday, Oct. 17

Jean Rousset de Missy: Life of Peter the Great

You only have to read the excerpt from Rousset de Missy about Peter. Be sure to click the link for this document only.

What do we learn about Peter the Great from this document? Is he a politique? What is the point of view of the writer? Does he see Peter as "great" or otherwise? Support your position.

Due: MIDNIGHT, Thursday, Oct. 5