The Enlightenment: Enlightenment Thinkers

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Name:_________________________________
Criteria C: Thinking Critically

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

12

The student makes connections between information in a limited attempt to draw conclusions. The student very
few or none of the aspects of the question.

34

The student makes connections between information to make simple conclusions. The student addresses a few
aspects of the question with moderate detail.

56

The student synthesized information to make valid conclusions. The student addresses most aspects of the
question with appropriate detail.

78

The student synthesizes information to make valid, well-supported conclusions. The student addresses all
aspects of the question with exceptional detail.

Using the handout on Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, respond in essay form to the following questions: What
are the major differences between the ways in which Hobbes and Locke thought about humans in society and the
role of a government? What are the similarities? Lastly, with which philosopher do you agree with most?
Explain why.
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