Historical figures Flashcards
Socrates
Wanted the wise to rule instead of the masses (against democracy)
Plato
Advocated for philosophers to become kings and did not want democracy.
Aristotle
Opposed democracy and wanted a government with a monarch, aristocracy and polity
Niccolo Machiavelli
End justifies quest for political power
Thomas Hobbes
Absolute monarchy (a form of dictatorship but not nearly as harsh) Believed people were always going to be in conflict and focusing on themselves only
John Locke
Limited governments rights to protect natural rights. Rejects the divine right to rule, allows nature to rule only. Protects life, liberty, property and the rights to rebel. Proposed 2 branches.
Baron de Montesquieu, Charles Louis de Secondat
Separation of powers (our 3 houses)
Jean jacques rosseau
Voluntary community. Wrote the social contract. Believed that providing security and freedom the community would be safer and happier. Supported religious views but church separated from state.
Adam smith
Free markets for prosperity
James madison
Competition with other groups, and separation of powers
Alexander Hamilton
Strong central government, unitary executive
Alex de tocqueville
Worries of tyranny of majority but believes political culture matters.
Fredrich Engels
Opposed religious and capitalism ruling, promoted a communist revolution.
Karl marx
Promoted communism, private property = exploitation
max weber
Promoted historical power of tradition, law and charismatic leaders
