Thomas Hobbes Flashcards

1
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dates

A

1588-1679

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what is Hobbes known for

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conservative philosopher

linked to the principle of gov by consent

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3
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most famous work

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Leviathan 1651

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view on human nature

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sceptical

needy+vunerable so will commit destructive acts

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5
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view of human nature before the state

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no co-operation between individuals
no natural rights
place with scarce resources+ruthless self interest

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6
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how did Hobbes describe this state of nature before the state

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‘nasty,brutish and short’

restless desire for goods, distrust+fear of death

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why did Hobbes think human nature was in ‘natural chaos’ before the state

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no formal authority to enforce code of right/wrong

each person have their own view of right or wrong=conflict

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8
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what did hobbes think humans would realise in their state of nature

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they needed a contract
under this they would give to a sovereign the right to make laws
give a society=security+progress could happen

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9
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what type of state did Hobbes suggest and why

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autocratic

if power was dispersed conflicts within state of nature would be replicated

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10
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ultimately what did hobbes argue was the principle reason for the creation of the state

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order+security

without there’d be no civil society

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11
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human nature summary

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selfish

driven by desire for supremacy and security

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the state summary

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arises contractually from those who seek order

must be autocratic to serve purpose

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13
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society summary

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no society until state brings order + authority

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14
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the economy summary

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impossible without a state

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