Of the individual thinkers covered in our discussions and rescriipts (Machiavelli, Locke, Paine, Marx, Douglass, Mill, and Heinlein), who most deserves the title “Champion of Freedom” because of the ideas about liberty articulated in their writings? Why? Exactly how does that most deserving thinker define liberty or freedom? What makes that thinker’s ideas so powerful? Who among the thinkers least deserves the title “Champion of Freedom”, and why? How does that least deserving thinker define liberty or freedom? You must discuss two thinkers from the list above. Be sure to craft a strong central thesis.
Respond to that question with a closely reasoned and carefully edited essay of 5-7 pages (1250 to 1750 words maximum). Craft a strong and clear thesis in answer to the questions posed—the thesis will be a key part of the criteria on which your essay is evaluated. You must integrate into your essay at least two direct quotes from each of the works you discuss, as well as two good historical dates to anchor your essay in time. Include a powerful title for your essay that summarizes your thesis.
Choose one of the following historians for the prompt above then use the following book as proof, make sure to use 2 quotes from the writings of the person you choose
Heinlein, Robert A. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. (Ace)
Locke, John. The Second Treatise on Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration. (Dover Thrift Editions)
Machiavelli, Niccolo. The Prince. (Dover Thrift Editions)
Mill, John Stuart. On Liberty. (Dover Thrift Editions)
Paine, Thomas. Common Sense. (Dover Thrift Editions)
