Thomas Hobbes

• State of Nature

  If humans were free and equal, they'd still show a desire for power leading to conflict.

  'nasty, brutish and short'
• Strong government


  People would choose to sacrifice rights for security.

  Social contract entered, surrounding all but right to self defence.

  Government by consent.
• The Leviathan 


  The necessity of a strong government to establish and maintain order.
• Human Nature

  Humans are flawed and needy, governed by self interest.
• The State

  A strong and powerful government needed to keep things ordered and stable.
• Society


  Society is naturally brutish so needs strong governance to lead to a secure and enjoyable society.
• Economy

  Without a strong government, no hope of a functioning economy.