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What are two books written by Plato?
What are two books written by Plato?
According to Aristotle, who were considered as slaves?
According to Aristotle, who were considered as slaves?
What is the difference between General Will and Will of Majority?
What is the difference between General Will and Will of Majority?
Was John Locke a Liberalist? What were his arguments?
Was John Locke a Liberalist? What were his arguments?
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What are two characteristics of the state of nature according to Hobbes?
What are two characteristics of the state of nature according to Hobbes?
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Study Notes
Plato's Works
- Two books written by Plato are not specified in the given text, but some of his notable works include "The Republic" and "The Symposium".
Aristotle's Views on Slavery
- According to Aristotle, barbarians were considered as slaves.
General Will vs Will of Majority
- The General Will refers to the collective interest of the community, prioritizing the common good.
- The Will of Majority refers to the preference of the largest group, which may not always coincide with the General Will.
John Locke's Liberalism
- John Locke was a Liberalist who argued that the purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of citizens, including life, liberty, and property.
- His arguments included the concept of social contract, where individuals voluntarily give up some of their liberties in exchange for protection and security provided by the government.
Hobbes' State of Nature
- Two characteristics of the state of nature according to Hobbes are: • It is a state of war, where individuals are in a constant struggle for survival and security. • Life in the state of nature is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short".
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"Plato's Works and Aristotle's Philosophy Quiz" Test your knowledge of Plato's "The Republic" and "The Symposium," and Aristotle's views on slavery and eternal concepts.
