Thomas Hobbes (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Quizzes
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During which period did Hobbes live that shaped his political philosophy?
During which period did Hobbes live that shaped his political philosophy?
English Civil War (1642-1651)
What did Hobbes call the condition where humans exist without government?
What did Hobbes call the condition where humans exist without government?
The state of nature
How did Hobbes famously describe life in the state of nature?
How did Hobbes famously describe life in the state of nature?
Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish & short
What drives human behaviour in the state of nature according to Hobbes?
What drives human behaviour in the state of nature according to Hobbes?
Self-interest
What do people exchange in Hobbes's social contract?
What do people exchange in Hobbes's social contract?
Freedom for security & protection
What type of authority does the sovereign gain through the social contract?
What type of authority does the sovereign gain through the social contract?
Indivisible & unlimited authority
What does the title 'Leviathan' refer to in Hobbes's famous work?
What does the title 'Leviathan' refer to in Hobbes's famous work?
A biblical monster
Can the Leviathan state be challenged or overthrown by citizens?
Can the Leviathan state be challenged or overthrown by citizens?
No, it cannot be challenged
What is the main purpose of government according to Hobbes?
What is the main purpose of government according to Hobbes?
Stability & peace
What did John Locke argue about authoritarian rule compared to Hobbes?
What did John Locke argue about authoritarian rule compared to Hobbes?
It was as dangerous as civil disorder
How did Rousseau view the state of nature, unlike Hobbes?
How did Rousseau view the state of nature, unlike Hobbes?
As innocent & simple
Where is Hobbes's anarchical state of nature concept widely applied in modern times?
Where is Hobbes's anarchical state of nature concept widely applied in modern times?
International relations