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Thomas Hobbes Biography

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What did Hobbes believe about the nature of humans?

Humans are naturally aggressive and greedy (correct)

Humans are rational beings driven by logic

Humans are inherently good and altruistic

Humans are complex beings with varied motivations

Which philosophical method did Hobbes prefer?

Rationalism, emphasizing the use of reason and logic

Deductive reasoning, starting with undeniable premises (correct)

Inductive reasoning, like Francis Bacon

Empiricism, relying solely on observation and experimentation

According to Hobbes, what is the best form of government?

Constitutional monarchy, with a balance of power

Democracy, allowing people to express their natural traits

Anarchy, with no government at all

Absolute monarchy, forcing people to be submissive (correct)

What motivated Hobbes to translate The Iliad and The Odyssey?

He was bored and wanted something to occupy his time Signup and view all the answers

How did Hobbes view the relationship between humans and the natural world?

Humans are a part of nature, subject to the same forces Signup and view all the answers

What was Hobbes' view on the role of fear in society?

Fear is a tool used by governments to control people Signup and view all the answers

According to Hobbes, what is the primary motivation behind human behavior?

The seeking of pleasure and avoidance of pain Signup and view all the answers

What was Hobbes's view on the nature of the mind?

The mind is the sum of a person's thinking activities and physical motions Signup and view all the answers

What philosophical stance did Hobbes take on the origin of knowledge?

Empiricism, believing knowledge comes from sensory experience Signup and view all the answers

How did Hobbes explain the phenomenon of dreams?

Dreams are vivid impressions from past experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Hobbes's philosophical worldview?

Materialist, mechanist, determinist, empiricist, and hedonist Signup and view all the answers

What did Hobbes believe about free will?

Free will is an illusion, and actions are determined by appetites and aversions Signup and view all the answers