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# Philosophical Ideas and Principles The document appears to be notes on various philosophers' ideas regarding human nature, society, and governance. **Philosophers and their ideas:** * **Plato:** * Perfect ideas * Wise rulers * Kings = order, Church = spiritual matters * **Thomas Aq...

# Philosophical Ideas and Principles The document appears to be notes on various philosophers' ideas regarding human nature, society, and governance. **Philosophers and their ideas:** * **Plato:** * Perfect ideas * Wise rulers * Kings = order, Church = spiritual matters * **Thomas Aquinas:** * Necessity of leaders * Common good * **Thomas Hobbes:** * Humans are selfish * Without rules, there is chaos * People need to give up some freedom for the common good. * **Jean-Jacques Rousseau:** * Humans are born good * Society corrupts them * We can improve ourselves * Everyone should have a voice The notes highlight different perspectives on human nature and the optimal structure of society, with different philosophers presenting contrasting viewpoints.