Hobbes

Question 1

Main focus of study

Answer 1

The difference between philosophy and “natural” philosophy (I.e; science and math)

Question 2

Doctrine of motion

Answer 2

Everything is in motion, whether that is voluntary or involuntary

Question 3

What drives motion?

Answer 3

Fear

Question 4

Human desires (Hobbes)

Answer 4

seek felicity, for power after power

Question 5

State of nature (Hobbes)

Answer 5

everyone is equal in mind and body, natural instinct to self-preservation

Question 6

What brings conflict to SON? (to Hobbes)

Answer 6

Everyone having the desire for power after power
Competition
Distrust
Glory

Question 7

Human Nature (to Hobbes)

Answer 7

1. Do that which you think you need to do
2. Anticipation
3. Driving passion is fear

Question 8

Laws of Nature (to Hobbes)

Answer 8

1. Seek peace and follow it
2. Be wiling to give up claim to all things
3. Keep promise to social contract

Question 9

What is the sovereign? (Hobbes)

Answer 9

the overall monarch serving as the best form of government, unlimited powers, not subject to the law

Question 10

Rules regarding power in a monarchy? (Hobbes)

Answer 10

cannot be divided
sovereign does what is authorized by the people (speaks for the people)

Question 11

Demise of government (Hobbes)

Answer 11

Lack of absolute power
People express they can dictate the law themselves
Factions