Thomas Hobbes

• What kind of conservative is Hobbes?

  Traditional conservative
• what is Hobbes’ view on human nature?

  cynical selfish individuals seeking power
• What is Hobbes’ view on society?

  once the state brings order and security, society can emerge
• what is Hobbes’ view on the economy?

  must create order and stability for economic activity to happen
• What is Hobbes’ view on the state?

  the social contract creates the state with power vested in the one body

  only social contract is the one between the living, the dead and those yet to be born