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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?
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How does Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?
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Why would a rational person disagree to be governed by an absolute sovereign?
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How is the sovereign evaluated by liberals?
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What is the relationship between liberalism and the state, according to the text?
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What will be covered in the later videos, according to the text?
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