Thomas Hobbes Flashcards
1
Q
How does Thomas Hobbes view human nature?
A
Equal but corrupted by greed and want of the same things
2
Q
“Social Contract” of Hobbes
A
Giving up all power to the king so they will live peacefully under his protection
3
Q
Hobbe’s Ideal Government
A
Commonwealth/Monarchy
4
Q
Why is his form of government neccesary?
A
We all want the same thing leading us to destroy each other so they need fear of a higher power to create unity so we don’t destroy one another
5
Q
Where on the spectrum is Hobbes at?
A
Far right
6
Q
What role is Hobbes?
A
Reactionary
