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What is the main idea of Rousseau's critique of progress?
Rousseau believes that progress leads to corruption, injustice, and weakening of society.
According to Rousseau, what is the origin of human corruption?
Society.
What is the title of Rousseau's philosophical text that discusses the origins of inequality?
Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes.
What is Rousseau's view on human nature?
Rousseau believes that human beings are naturally good.
What is the state of nature referred to in Rousseau's philosophy?
The state of nature is a hypothetical state of humanity before the formation of societies and governments.
What is the main concern of Machiavelli's question?
How do certain politicians gain popularity?
What is the title of Machiavelli's manual?
Conquête du pouvoir, L'art de gouverner
What is the phrase associated with Machiavelli's philosophy?
The end justifies the means
What is the main objective of Machiavelli's philosophy?
To acquire and maintain power
What is the name of the philosopher whose ideal society is mentioned alongside Machiavelli?
Plato
What is the alternative phrase mentioned in the text, inspired by Machiavelli's philosophy?
Make Italia great again
What is the name of the document that was supposedly a Jewish plan for world conquest?
Les Protocoles des Sages de Sion
Who used the forged document as an argument in his book?
Hitler
What is the name of the philosopher who introduced the concept of the 'state of nature' in the context of the social contract?
Thomas Hobbes
What is the name of the book written by Hitler that used the forged document as an argument?
Mein Kampf
What is the name of the theoretical concept that deals with the legitimacy of authority and the origins of society?
The Social Contract
What is the main objective of the social contract according to John Locke?
To protect and guarantee natural liberties and favor prosperity and development of property
What is the key characteristic of the liberal doctrine?
It advocates for individual liberty, freedom of opinions, and separation of church and state
What is the role of the liberal state according to John Locke?
To serve individuals, limit interventions to the public sphere, and remain neutral on values
What is Jean-Jacques Rousseau's perspective on the social contract?
He opposes Hobbes and Locke, and has a different view on human nature and the structure of government
What is the significance of the social contract in Locke's philosophy?
It is based on voluntary and renewable adherence, and emphasizes the importance of individual property rights
What is the relationship between the progress of science and technology and human well-being, according to Rousseau?
He questions whether progress renders humans better
What is the main difference between Hobbes' and Locke's views on human nature?
Hobbes views human nature as requiring security above freedom, while Locke views human nature as being peaceful and requiring freedom.
According to Locke, what is the role of the government in relation to natural rights?
The government's role is to ensure that natural rights are respected.
What is the significance of the concept of property in Locke's philosophy?
The concept of property is extremely important in Locke's philosophy, as it extends to ownership of oneself and one's work.
What is the main idea behind Locke's Letter on Toleration?
The main idea is that different religious truths should be respected without imposing one's own truth on others.
What is the relationship between security and freedom in Hobbes' philosophy?
According to Hobbes, the more emphasis is placed on security, the less freedom a society has.
What is the significance of the social contract in Locke's philosophy?
The social contract is the idea that even in the absence of institutions, there are natural rights that should be respected.
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