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Of Aristotle, Hobbes, and Locke, who has the most persuasive…

Of Aristotle, Hobbes, and Locke, who has the most persuasive perspective on human nature regarding the relationship between human nature and the best political regime? What makes it the most persuasive? With what consequences for criticizing or defending liberal democracy? With respect to the tension between individual liberty and political authority, what insights do the respective arguments of Aristotle, Hobbes, and Locke offer in understanding the current challenges faced by liberal democracies today? Discuss “the classical “polis” as a theme and matter of dispute in the history of political philosophy. Why does Aristotle seem by all indications to think that the polis is the political structure most in accord with human nature? And why do later thinkers disagree with him? It is up to you to choose which later thinkers you would like to discuss, but you should include at least two and preferably three. In discussing each thinker, you should address both what he has to say directly about the classical polis, but also how his view is tied to his broader vision of the best political structure.

The length of a rectangle is increasing at a rate of 4 in/mi…

The length of a rectangle is increasing at a rate of 4 in/min and the area is increasing at a rate of 10 in2/min.  At what rate is the width changing when the length is 14 in and the area is 140 in2?  Credit will only be given if your work clearly shows your formula, its derivative, and shows all the work used in the steps to solve the problem. Type your answer in the field below and be sure to show your work on your paper.