Assignment Task: How do John Lock and Karl Marx the Western political theorists articulate and rationalize their views on the nature of mankind, capitalism, justice, liberty, revolution, and the relationship between citizen and the state?
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: Cite all sources!
Introduction: What are the central values or beliefs of this John Locke and Karl Marx? Substantiate claims through the use of peer-reviewed, scholarly research. Use representative, peer-reviewed articles that embody the essence of the chosen theorists' ideals and beliefs.
John Locke
Karl Marx
Nature of Humanity: Compare and contrast Lock and Marx' basic assumptions regarding the nature of humanity.
Do Locke and Marx believe that humanity is sinful or inherently good?
Do Locke and Marx believe that government is necessary to control the impulses of humanity?
Capitalism: Compare and contrast Locke and Marx basic assumptions regarding capitalism.
What do Locke and Marx say about capitalism? Do they believe that capitalism suppresses or exploits individuals?
Do Locke and Marx believe that capitalism is a force for imprisonment or a force for liberation?
Justice: Compare and contrast Locke and Marx' basic assumptions regarding issues of justice.
According to Locke and Marx, what is the meaning of justice?
Do Locke and Marx believe that equality is necessary for justice?
Liberty: Compare and contrast Locke and Marx basic assumptions regarding the issues of liberty.
Do Locke and Marx believe that personal property is necessary for liberty?
Do Locke and Marx believe that government is a force to protect or suppress liberty? Explain.
Revolution: Compare and contrast the theorists' basic assumptions regarding the issues of revolution.
According to Locke and Marx, under what conditions are political revolution justified? Give examples.
Do Locke and Marx believe that revolution is inevitable? Explain.
Relationship between citizen and state: Compare and contrast the Locke and Marx' basic assumptions regarding the relationship between the citizen and the state.
What obligations does the citizen have to the state?
What obligations does the state have to citizens?
Conclusion: Which theorist do you find more persuasive? In other words, which of the two theorists do you find to be more logical, relevant, and/or accurate? Provide a rationale for your conclusion. Also, how do the views of the two theorists you selected impact minorities regarding employment opportunities? Getting a quality education? Locating affordable housing?