Thomas Hobbes - Key Ideas (1588–1679) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which historical event most influenced Hobbes to emphasise the need for strong centralised authority?
Which historical event most influenced Hobbes to emphasise the need for strong centralised authority?
The English Civil War
In what year was Hobbes's most famous work, Leviathan, published?
In what year was Hobbes's most famous work, Leviathan, published?
1651
What does the title 'Leviathan' symbolise in Hobbes's work?
What does the title 'Leviathan' symbolise in Hobbes's work?
The all-powerful state
How did Hobbes describe human nature?
How did Hobbes describe human nature?
Self-interested, competitive, prone to conflict
How did Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?
How did Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?
Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, short
What term did Hobbes use to describe the conflict that would arise without strong authority?
What term did Hobbes use to describe the conflict that would arise without strong authority?
War of all against all
What do individuals surrender in exchange for security and order according to Hobbes's social contract?
What do individuals surrender in exchange for security and order according to Hobbes's social contract?
Some of their freedoms
What type of power did Hobbes argue the sovereign must have to ensure peace and prevent civil war?
What type of power did Hobbes argue the sovereign must have to ensure peace and prevent civil war?
Absolute power
According to Hobbes, what is the relationship between freedom and order?
According to Hobbes, what is the relationship between freedom and order?
They are interdependent
What areas did Hobbes argue the sovereign's power should include control over?
What areas did Hobbes argue the sovereign's power should include control over?
Military, legal system, and church
Which later political thinkers were influenced by Hobbes's work on social contract theory?
Which later political thinkers were influenced by Hobbes's work on social contract theory?
John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What main criticism has been directed at Hobbes's advocacy for absolute sovereignty?
What main criticism has been directed at Hobbes's advocacy for absolute sovereignty?
It leads to authoritarianism