11 Questions
Why do men owe obedience to the government they have established?
As long as the government protects their rights
What is the main criticism Carol Gilligan has towards other ethical systems?
They are based on how one would treat a random person
How does Gilligan differentiate between relationships based on contracts and those based on care?
In relationships based on contracts, people have more obligations
What is the main principle guiding morally permissible actions according to the text?
Actions that align with everyone's rights
In the context of the passage, what is the purpose of entering into a contract according to the text?
To exit the state of nature
How does God's gift of reason relate to the establishment of a government according to the text?
Reason helps individuals understand their natural rights and devise a protective government
Why did humans enter into a social compact?
To surrender their freedom to a ruler
What did Thomas Hobbes describe humans as in their original state of nature?
Lonely and savage
What is the difference between inalienable rights and alienable rights?
Inalienable rights are those which can't be transferred, while alienable rights can be transferred within society.
Who has a right to complain about the ruler's policies?
The people who have entered into the social compact
What natural rights do all men have according to the text?
Right to life, liberty, and possessions acquired through labor
Explore the philosophical views of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke on rights-based ethics, social contracts, and the role of rulers. Compare their beliefs on human nature and the surrender of freedom to maintain law and order.
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