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Ethics: Hobbes vs. Locke

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Why do men owe obedience to the government they have established?

As long as the government protects their rights (correct)
To limit individual freedoms
To maintain power over the people
To ensure equal distribution of resources

What is the main criticism Carol Gilligan has towards other ethical systems?

They are based on how one would treat a random person (correct)
They are like what one would see in the courtroom
They are rooted in utilitarianism
They focus on relationships based on care

How does Gilligan differentiate between relationships based on contracts and those based on care?

Contracts involve emotional connections
Care-based relationships focus on mutual understanding
Relationships based on care are more legalistic
In relationships based on contracts, people have more obligations (correct)

What is the main principle guiding morally permissible actions according to the text?

Actions that align with everyone's rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did humans enter into a social compact?

To surrender their freedom to a ruler (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Thomas Hobbes describe humans as in their original state of nature?

Lonely and savage (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has a right to complain about the ruler's policies?

The people who have entered into the social compact (C) Signup and view all the answers

What natural rights do all men have according to the text?

Right to life, liberty, and possessions acquired through labor (A) Signup and view all the answers

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