16 Questions
What is the term Thomas Hobbes used to describe a society without rules and laws?
State of nature
According to Hobbes, what would be the outcome of living in a state of nature?
Survival of the strongest and perishing of the weak
What is the social contract, according to Hobbes?
An unwritten agreement inherited at birth
What is the main difference between Hobbes' and Locke's views on human nature?
Hobbes believed humans are born corrupt, while Locke believed they are born good
What are the benefits of the social contract, according to Hobbes?
Security, survival, education, and leisure
What is a characteristic of a society in a state of nature, according to Hobbes?
Lack of security and continual fear
What did Jean Jacques Rousseau believe was the duty of men?
To take control of the government and establish a government responsive to the general will
Which philosopher believed that governments exist only to serve the needs of the people?
Locke
What was the historical event during which Thomas Hobbes lived?
The English Civil War
What was the concept that Thomas Hobbes believed in?
Divine Right
What was the outcome of the English Civil War?
The return of the monarchy under the rule of William and Mary with a limited monarchy
What was the main concern of John Locke?
Protection of individual rights and property
What was the period of time during which Locke and Rousseau lived?
The Enlightenment
What was the main difference between the views of Locke and Rousseau?
Locke focused on individual rights, while Rousseau focused on political liberties
What was the historical document that William and Mary had to sign to regain their throne?
The English Bill of Rights
What is the underlying philosophy of the United States Bill of Rights?
Locke's idea of individual rights and property
Explore the concept of a society without rules and laws as proposed by Thomas Hobbes. Learn how a state of nature would lead to a Darwinian existence and understand the importance of governance in society.
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