PSCI 352Y American Political Thought 1st Midterm Flashcards
what were the 3 aspects of frontier individualist ethic
self made
ideal man was a working man
land was a means to individuals end
what were the 3 aspects of frontier social philosophy: pragmatism
goodness is determined by how well something works
see problem solve problem
people of action
what were the three tenants of frontier future optimism
risk takers and gamblers
little focus on past and optimism in future
sense of responsibility and ability for change
what were the 3 main tenants of rodger williams belief system (skip)
social contract based on consent of the individual
seperation of church and state
priesthood of all believers
what are the natural rights according to john locke
life health liberty and property
what were the 3 main tenants of rodger williams belief system (skip)
social contract based on consent of the individual
seperation of church and state
priesthood of all believers
according to roger williams social contract is based on what
consent of the individual
in terms of spiritual interpretation of scripture, where did roger williams differ from puritan orthodoxy?
he believed in martin luthers priesthood of all believers
what were the three tenants of roger williams ideal of social contract
popular sovereignty, liberty, and equality
according to john locke, where does government power come from
social contract with individuals
what is the purpose of government according to locke
protect the natural rights of citizens
what is thomas paines view of written contracts and institutions and why
they are inherently bad
constitutions are only valuable if they are accepted by the living individuals
do away with social conventions and liberate the individual from archaic social control
what are the five tenants of calvinsim
god is the source of all authority
limited atonment
unconditional predestination
the calling: evidence you will probably go to heavan
paradox of free will
what were the 3 calvinist contributions to american poltical thought
covenant theology (written covenant and rule of law)
the importance of individual hard work for the individual and for the community
a city on a hill
who wanted to build a city on a hill and what were the four aspects of his city
john winthrop
benign community with shared values and beliefs
not individulaistic
a community for the world to strive for
hold others accountable
