Locke vs Hobbes

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According to John Locke, what is the true state of nature for man?

Man is naturally peaceful

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the true state of nature for man?

Man lives in continual fear and danger of violent death

According to John Locke, why do people give up their right to take revenge and give it to the government?

To protect natural rights

According to Thomas Hobbes, why do people need a government?

<p>To define what belongs to someone and what doesn't</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John Locke, what do people naturally know?

<p>What is right and wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Hobbes's view on natural rights?

<p>Hobbes believed that the state decides what is right and wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Locke's view on natural rights?

<p>Locke believed that men are naturally born with rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do people concede to the government in return for their safety, according to the text?

<p>People concede their natural rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does society give up its natural rights to the government?

<p>Society gives up its natural rights to protect the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the sovereign, or government, according to Hobbes?

<p>The government is in charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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