12 Questions
In their original state of nature, humans were described as:
Solitary and poor
Why did humans enter into a social compact according to the text?
To surrender their freedom to a ruler
What is one key implication of the social contract theory mentioned in the text?
The ruler has absolute power
Inalienable rights, as defined in the text, are rights that:
Can't be transferred
What is the potential consequence of overfishing in the bay mentioned in the text?
Starvation for the inhabitants
What natural rights do all men have?
Right to life, liberty, and possessions acquired through labor
What is the purpose of men having reason according to the text?
To know their natural rights
When do men owe obedience to the government they have established?
When the government protects their rights
What distinguishes relationships based on contracts from those based on care according to Carol Gilligan?
Care involves personal connections
What does Carol Gilligan criticize about deontology and rights-based ethics?
They are based on how one treats random individuals
Which ethical system does the text mention as resembling what one would see in the business world?
Utilitarianism
In the scenario of driving to an important interview, what dilemma is presented to the driver?
Being late for the interview
Test your knowledge on the ethics of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, focusing on their views on human nature and the social contract theory. Explore concepts like surrendering freedom to a ruler, absolute power, and inalienable rights.
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