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Remember the BIG PICTURE...

Remember the BIG PICTURE. All ideas about politics come from… Our interpretations of HUMAN NATURE. - Social Philosophies - Review. What did Hobbes believe? What did Locke believe? What did Rousseau believe?. "Represent". What does it mean that someone represents you?

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Remember the BIG PICTURE...

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  1. Remember the BIG PICTURE... All ideas about politics come from… Our interpretations of HUMAN NATURE.

  2. - Social Philosophies - Review • What did Hobbes believe? • What did Locke believe? • What did Rousseau believe?

  3. "Represent" • What does it mean that someone represents you? • How can a government represent your needs and interests?

  4. How our Government "Represents" us… • When individuals are elected to make decisions on behalf of a larger group. • In our school, which groups make decisions on behalf of all students?

  5. Community and the Common Good

  6. Lets try to “Order a pizza” • What are 3 pizza toppings you will absolutely NOT have on a pizza? • What 3 toppings would you prefer? Is it an easy task to order pizza for the whole class?

  7. What is the "Common Good"? Definition: • Greatest good, for the greatest number of people. • What is best for the community and all its members because it best promotes dignity, security and prosperity.

  8. Why do Humans choose to live in Communities? • Could any of us survive alone? • People choose to live in communities because it's easier; basic necessities of life easier obtained together (food, shelter, companionship, security, clothing, etc)

  9. Twig & ArrowAboriginal Belief • Strength in numbers. What does this mean? • Which political philosopher emphasizes the value of living in (small) communities?

  10. Characteristics of a healthy community? • Common identity, goal, purpose • People value the common good • People feel like they belong • People value responsibilities over rights • Safety • Needs addressed collectively • Conflict resolution process

  11. Other challenges to community living • Dominant culture-vs-minority culture • Who holds real ‘power’ (ability to direct others to achieve what you want)?

  12. Challenges of Community Living • Voluntarily giving up personal preferences and likes… • …to accommodate the needs of others • In other words, it is challenging to achieve… • THE COMMMON GOOD (=greatest good for greatest number) • Or, it is a challenge to achieve a SOCIAL TRADE OFF (sacrifice of personal preference for entire community)

  13. Other challenges to community living • Diversity of: • opinions • values • beliefs • customs….. • How can we establish the common good, amidst diversity?

  14. Common Good vsCitizenship • What does citizenship mean? • Now….Rate your loyalty to the following groups. 1= most loyal 6= least loyal • a) Family • b) Friends • c) Mississauga • d) Canada • e) Ontario • f) Religion

  15. Common Good-vs-Citizenship • According to your common good, you are not most loyal to Canada • However, citizenship expects that people are loyal to the nation, first and foremost. So,… • Tensionalways exists between the demands of citizenship and the democratic idea of the common good.

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