Hobbes vs. Locke (Why Government?)

Which philosopher believed that people are born with rights that they relinquish (give up) to a monarch (King/Queen) in return for protection?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed that the purpose of government was to keep law and order?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed that all people are born with certain inalienable rights? They are life, liberty, and the right to own property.

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed that people were wicked, selfish, and cruel and would act on behalf of their interests. "Every man for every man."

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed that people had the right to revolt against an abusive government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed that people could be trusted to govern (rule) themselves? (Provided: with the right information to make good decisions.)

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed that people were by nature good and that they could learn from their experiences?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed that people had no say in their government, they could do nothing if the monarch (King/Queen) were abusive.

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke