Enlightenment Thinkers DOL

In what year was "The Leviathan" published?

• 1651

• 1642

• 1660

• 1675

According to Hobbes, what is the condition of man?

• A condition of war of every one against every one

• A state of peace and harmony

• A condition of mutual cooperation

• A state of economic prosperity

What is the first fundamental law of nature according to Hobbes?

• To seek peace and follow it

• To accumulate wealth

• To dominate others

• To avoid conflict at all costs

What does Hobbes suggest is the sum of the right of nature?

• By all means we can to defend ourselves

• To live in harmony with nature

• To seek knowledge and wisdom

• To accumulate power and wealth

What does Hobbes suggest people should do to live contentedly?

• Confer all their power and strength upon one man

• Accumulate wealth

• Seek personal freedom

• Engage in trade and commerce

According to Montesquieu, what are the three sorts of power in every government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judiciary

• Legislative, Military, Economic

• Executive, Economic, Social

• Judiciary, Military, Social

Why is it important to separate the judiciary power from the legislative and executive powers?

• To prevent arbitrary control

• To increase efficiency

• To reduce taxes

• To promote trade

What does Rousseau mean by 'Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains'?

• Man has given up his freedom to preserve his life

• Man is physically restrained

• Man is naturally aggressive

• Man is inherently evil

What is the solution provided by the Social Contract according to Rousseau?

• The union of all people together under the general will

• The establishment of a dictatorship

• The creation of a new religion

• The development of a new technology

What is Mary Wollstonecraft's view on women having power?

• Women should have power over men

• Women should have power over themselves

• Women should have no power

• Women should have power over children