The Life and Ideas of Thomas Hobbes
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Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were naturally

  • selfless and peaceful
  • selfish and quick to fight (correct)
  • cooperative and kind
  • indifferent and apathetic

Where did Thomas Hobbes live during the English Civil Wars?

  • London
  • New York
  • Paris (correct)
  • Rome

What did Thomas Hobbes write about?

  • Art and literature
  • Politics and religion (correct)
  • Mathematics and science
  • Sports and entertainment

According to Thomas Hobbes, what was life like in a state of nature?

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Why did Thomas Hobbes believe that government was necessary?

<p>To maintain social order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes was a tutor to a very wealthy family in order to

<p>Meet important thinkers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes believed that before there were governments, people lived in a state of nature where

<p>Everyone had a right to everything (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes wrote about various topics, including

<p>Politics, religion, and history (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Hobbes, humans are naturally

<p>Selfish and quick to fight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes lived in Paris during the

<p>English Civil Wars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hobbes' view on human nature

Hobbes believed humans are naturally selfish and prone to conflict.

Hobbes' location during English Civil Wars

Hobbes lived in Paris during the English Civil Wars.

Hobbes' main writing topics

Hobbes wrote about politics, religion, and history.

State of nature (Hobbes)

Life without government, chaotic and violent.

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Reason behind government (Hobbes)

Hobbes believed government was needed to maintain order.

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Hobbes' tutoring role

For financial gain, he tutored in order to meet influential thinkers.

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State of nature - rights

Hobbes believed people had a right to everything before government existed.

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Hobbes' interests

He explored political, religious, and historical ideas.

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State of Nature: people

In the state of nature, people acted selfishly and aggressively.

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Hobbes' residence (civil war)

Hobbes was residing in Paris during the English Civil Wars.

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