9 Questions
According to Thomas Hobbes, why would a rational person agree to be governed by an absolute sovereign?
Because the sovereign has the power to enforce social peace
What does it mean for citizens to have unconditional political obligation?
They must obey the sovereign in all matters
Why does Hobbes argue that citizens have no right to criticize the sovereign?
Criticism would undermine the sovereign's authority and position
What would happen if the sovereign were to be criticized according to Hobbes?
The sovereign would no longer be the sovereign
How does Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?
Solitary, nasty, brutish, and short
Why would a rational person disagree to be governed by an absolute sovereign?
Because it would require individuals to give up their natural rights.
How is the sovereign evaluated by liberals?
According to its ability to protect the citizens' natural rights.
What is the relationship between liberalism and the state, according to the text?
Liberalism determines the relationship between the state and the individual in terms of natural rights.
What will be covered in the later videos, according to the text?
The thinking of John Locke, the founding figure of liberalism.
Test your knowledge on Thomas Hobbes' absolutist theory of state sovereignty and the concept of security as the highest value for human beings. Explore the rationale behind agreeing to be governed by an absolute sovereign and the role it plays in maintaining social peace.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
