Thomas Hobbes

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  • What event inspired Hobbes' thinking during the English Civil War?
    He was traumatized after seeing the King executed.
  • What does Hobbes mean by the "State of Nature"?
    It refers to a period of time without authority, characterized by chaos.
  • How did Hobbes describe life in the State of Nature?
    He said "life was nasty, brutish, and short."
  • Why do humans, according to Hobbes, submit to government?
    They are desperate for security and stability.
  • What does Hobbes prioritize over individual freedoms?
    Security and stability.
  • What is the social contract according to Hobbes?
    It is an agreement where people surrender all rights in exchange for stability and security.
  • What did Hobbes believe about the extent of submission to government?
    Humans should submit totally to the government.
  • What is the only right that Hobbes believed humans have?
    The right to live.
  • How did Hobbes view human nature?
    He was pessimistic and believed humans are needy and vulnerable.
  • Hobbes believed humans were dumb.