PPD 240g Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Res Publica, Central Force, Alexis De Tocqueville
8 Sep 2016
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Ethical foundations of citizenship: ethical evolution of citizenship aka the four strands , these four things give us the meaning and purpose of our citizenship, or our ethic or citizenship. Constitutions and offices, for the general good of the colony . Anti- federalists: constitution is too centralizing; need direct representation of people, local control, mixed government founded on common needs/interests i. e. res publica, liberty, participation are key. Jeffersonianism: equality based on natural rights, rights= liberty, life, happiness, sacred and holy in the first draft of. Declaration: self- government is key; formal government only protects rights. Citizens must hold government accountable: even if people disagree with it, it must be enforced until otherwise disproves. Education is crucial must teach skills. Participation develops the individual: we become better people when we participate, not only good for nation but for ourselves as well. Man is social, fraternal, not individualistic: take care of each other, there"s a sort of.
