Answer the following question in two pages
Humanities
Critique #3: Reflect on the Similarities and Differences in the Political Thought of John Locke and James Madison on the Nature of the Ideal State, Ideal Government and Optimization of Human Liberty (Freedom)
- Due Thursday by 11:59pm
- Points 60
- Submitting a file upload
- Available Nov 24 at 6:34am – Dec 6 at 11:59pm 13 days
Instructions for Completing the Assignment:
1. Review all relevant source materials in Module 5 and from class lecture notes on the political philosophies of John Locke and James Madison.
2. Write one paper (i.e., a SINGLE PAPER IN A SINGLE FILE that is 2-pages maximum in total length (double-spaced) with 12 font size in black or dark blue typescript color) and submit in a SINGLE FILE via file upload.
Your SINGLE paper (only one file) should respond to the 2 guide questions posted with the assignment. Since your entire paper is limited to 2 pages maximum, it is advisable to use 1 page to respond to each guide question. To reiterate, submit only a SINGLE FILE with your responses to the 2 guide questions. DO NOT SUBMIT SEPARATE FILES FOR YOUR RESPONSES TO THE 2 GUIDE QUESTIONS!
The due date for submission is 11:59 pm on December 6, 2018 (Thursday).
*Important Note: Papers not submitted by the due date and time will no longer be accepted.
Remember to follow paper submission etiquette, i.e., mandatory typed, double-spaced, 12 font, no more than 1″ margins around the page and single-space name, date as well as other salutary information, including re-statements of guide questions. Ensure as well that you indicate the title of the assignment, which is Critique #3: Reflect on the Similarities and Differences in the Political Thought of John Locke and James Madison on the Nature of the Ideal State, Ideal Government and Optimization of Human Liberty (Freedom). See useful guidelines in the “Format for Writing Critical Papers” for writing your critiques which is the next to the last section in your course syllabus.
Submit your paper in the following manner:
Submit your paper by the stated due date and time via upload at the relevant “Assignments” tab.
Respond to the following 2 guide questions:
1. Identify and reflect on the similarities and differences in the political thought of John Locke and James Madison regarding the ideal State, ideal type of governmental structure, and best way(s) to optimize (maximize) human liberty (i.e., freedom). Be specific in reflecting on the respective political thought of John Locke and James Madison regarding the three themes mentioned above.
2. How did each of these political thinkers define human liberty (freedom) and are their respective views on human freedom class-neutral or partisan (i.e., class-based) in orientation? Explain.
This assignment is worth a maximum total of 60 points.
https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/james…
http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/documents/1786-1800/the-…
Rubric
Critique #3: Political Views of John Locke & James Madison Re: Nature of State, Ideal Form of Government & How to Optimize Human Freedom
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Identification of Similarities & Differences in the Respective Political Thought of John Locke & James Madison Re: Nature of Modern State |
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9.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Identification of Similarities & Differences in the Respective Political Thought of John Locke & James Madison Re: “Best” Form of Government |
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9.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Identification of Similarities & Differences in the Respective Political Thought of John Locke & James Madison Re: Maximization of Human Liberty (Freedom) |
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9.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Similarities and Differences in Political Thought of John Locke & James Madison Re: Definition of Human Liberty (i.e., Freedom) |
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9.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. Assessment of Neutral vs Class-Based Views of John Locke & James Madison on Human Liberty (Freedom) |
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9.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6. Quality of Grammar, Spelling & Syntax |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome7. Timely Submission of Assignment |
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5.0 pts |
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Total Points: 60.0 |
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