Nihar, Sarah And Alex's Philosophies Of Government
Nihar, Sarah and Alex’s Philosophies of Government
What is the overall idea of this philosophy?
The overall idea of Marx’s philosophy is the working class deserves equality, freedom, basic needs and justice. If this is not provided for the general population, then they must revolt.
Machiavelli believed only one man should rule as a monarch chosen by divine right. This ruler should enforce order and protect the people. To enforce order, cruelty and deception are needed. The ruler is not obligated to do anything else.
What is the philosopher’s view of the nature of humanity? ( How much does he trust people in general?)
Machiavelli believes humans are stupid, easily deceived and need to be controlled. He had no trust in people stating …show more content…
Without this hold, there would be no structure for society because the ordinary people don’t have the intellectual firepower to create laws.
Marx believes the purpose of the government is to spread wealth amongst all, fight against corruption and for equality, and provide the basic needs for life. The government should be controlled by the people.
Under this philosopher’s system, what could people do if they were unhappy with their ruler?
In Machiavelli’s system, the people could do nothing if they were unhappy with their ruler. The ruler would have total power over the people by inspiring fear and using lies to pacify the people.
On the other hand, in Marx’s system, the people could overthrow or rebel against the government and upper class if they were dissatisfied. If the rebellion succeeds, they could form a new, fair government.
Under this system, what is the balance between the people and the government? How much power do the people have?
In Machiavelli’s system, the monarch has all the power and the people have no power. In order to stay in power, the ruler can use dishonesty and cruelty to his …show more content…
The government can be overthrown if the people aren’t satisfied with it.
Applying Philosopher’s Ideas
1. How would Machiavelli run BHS?
If Machiavelli ran Beaverton High School, Chuck would be appointed as the dictator. Teachers who don’t follow the standards would be fired. Students would have no choice on electives. Students arriving late to class, chewing gum or not turning in their homework would be whipped. Those who did not agree with the system would also be whipped. Machiavelli would not allow a school board.
If Marx ran BHS, teachers would be overthrown. Students would decide how to teach themselves. Hours would be more flexible. There would be no class restrictions. All school related issues would be voted on by the students.
2.Would would they say about closed campus and electives?
Machiavelli would agree to closed campus. There would be no choice of electives, Machiavelli would choose them for you.
Karl Marx would advocate for an open campus. No elective would be unavailable to a student. Even if the class is filled or the prerequisites haven’t been met.
3. What would Niccolo Machiavelli and Karl Marx say about the way this class is
What is the overall idea of this philosophy?
The overall idea of Marx’s philosophy is the working class deserves equality, freedom, basic needs and justice. If this is not provided for the general population, then they must revolt.
Machiavelli believed only one man should rule as a monarch chosen by divine right. This ruler should enforce order and protect the people. To enforce order, cruelty and deception are needed. The ruler is not obligated to do anything else.
What is the philosopher’s view of the nature of humanity? ( How much does he trust people in general?)
Machiavelli believes humans are stupid, easily deceived and need to be controlled. He had no trust in people stating …show more content…
Without this hold, there would be no structure for society because the ordinary people don’t have the intellectual firepower to create laws.
Marx believes the purpose of the government is to spread wealth amongst all, fight against corruption and for equality, and provide the basic needs for life. The government should be controlled by the people.
Under this philosopher’s system, what could people do if they were unhappy with their ruler?
In Machiavelli’s system, the people could do nothing if they were unhappy with their ruler. The ruler would have total power over the people by inspiring fear and using lies to pacify the people.
On the other hand, in Marx’s system, the people could overthrow or rebel against the government and upper class if they were dissatisfied. If the rebellion succeeds, they could form a new, fair government.
Under this system, what is the balance between the people and the government? How much power do the people have?
In Machiavelli’s system, the monarch has all the power and the people have no power. In order to stay in power, the ruler can use dishonesty and cruelty to his …show more content…
The government can be overthrown if the people aren’t satisfied with it.
Applying Philosopher’s Ideas
1. How would Machiavelli run BHS?
If Machiavelli ran Beaverton High School, Chuck would be appointed as the dictator. Teachers who don’t follow the standards would be fired. Students would have no choice on electives. Students arriving late to class, chewing gum or not turning in their homework would be whipped. Those who did not agree with the system would also be whipped. Machiavelli would not allow a school board.
If Marx ran BHS, teachers would be overthrown. Students would decide how to teach themselves. Hours would be more flexible. There would be no class restrictions. All school related issues would be voted on by the students.
2.Would would they say about closed campus and electives?
Machiavelli would agree to closed campus. There would be no choice of electives, Machiavelli would choose them for you.
Karl Marx would advocate for an open campus. No elective would be unavailable to a student. Even if the class is filled or the prerequisites haven’t been met.
3. What would Niccolo Machiavelli and Karl Marx say about the way this class is