Philosophy: Political Systems and Legitimacy
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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?

<p>Rousseau believes that human beings are naturally good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of nature referred to in Rousseau's philosophy?

<p>The state of nature is a hypothetical state of humanity before the formation of societies and governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of Machiavelli's question?

<p>How do certain politicians gain popularity?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Machiavelli's manual?

<p>Conquête du pouvoir, L'art de gouverner</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the phrase associated with Machiavelli's philosophy?

<p>The end justifies the means</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Machiavelli's philosophy?

<p>To acquire and maintain power</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the philosopher whose ideal society is mentioned alongside Machiavelli?

<p>Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative phrase mentioned in the text, inspired by Machiavelli's philosophy?

<p>Make Italia great again</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the document that was supposedly a Jewish plan for world conquest?

<p>Les Protocoles des Sages de Sion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who used the forged document as an argument in his book?

<p>Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the philosopher who introduced the concept of the 'state of nature' in the context of the social contract?

<p>Thomas Hobbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the book written by Hitler that used the forged document as an argument?

<p>Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the theoretical concept that deals with the legitimacy of authority and the origins of society?

<p>The Social Contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the social contract according to John Locke?

<p>To protect and guarantee natural liberties and favor prosperity and development of property</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of the liberal doctrine?

<p>It advocates for individual liberty, freedom of opinions, and separation of church and state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the liberal state according to John Locke?

<p>To serve individuals, limit interventions to the public sphere, and remain neutral on values</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Jean-Jacques Rousseau's perspective on the social contract?

<p>He opposes Hobbes and Locke, and has a different view on human nature and the structure of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the social contract in Locke's philosophy?

<p>It is based on voluntary and renewable adherence, and emphasizes the importance of individual property rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the progress of science and technology and human well-being, according to Rousseau?

<p>He questions whether progress renders humans better</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Hobbes' and Locke's views on human nature?

<p>Hobbes views human nature as requiring security above freedom, while Locke views human nature as being peaceful and requiring freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Locke, what is the role of the government in relation to natural rights?

<p>The government's role is to ensure that natural rights are respected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the concept of property in Locke's philosophy?

<p>The concept of property is extremely important in Locke's philosophy, as it extends to ownership of oneself and one's work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Locke's Letter on Toleration?

<p>The main idea is that different religious truths should be respected without imposing one's own truth on others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between security and freedom in Hobbes' philosophy?

<p>According to Hobbes, the more emphasis is placed on security, the less freedom a society has.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the social contract in Locke's philosophy?

<p>The social contract is the idea that even in the absence of institutions, there are natural rights that should be respected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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