Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan (Part II) Flashcards
1
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Social Contract
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those in power stay in power through formal/informal agreements between the people and elites
- it provides the framework for acceptable behavior
2
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State of Nature
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-people no longer have responsibilities and just do what they need to do to survive
- everyone is a threat
3
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Absolute Authority
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4
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Commonwealth
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5
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Reason
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