Philosophy and Politics Quiz

Who introduced the concept of "state of nature"?

• Plato

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Rousseau

According to Hobbes, life in a state of nature is:

• Free and harmonious

• Short and brutish

• Ideal for cooperation

• Orderly and peaceful

What justifies gov existence, according to Hobbes?

• Divine intervention

• Avoiding the chaos of a state of nature

• Preserving total freedom

• Fulfilling human desire

Hobbes viewed human nature as:

• Peaceful

• Aggressive and self-interested

• Naturally cooperative

• Religious and altruistic

What does "social contract" mean?

• Agreement to live without gov

• Agreement to form a gov for mutual protection

• Contract between tribes for resources

• Economic trade agreement

A state of nature lacks:

• Security and laws

• Human desires

• Freedom

• Natural resources

What is Hobbes famous phrase describing life without gov?

• "Glorious and free"

• "Nasty, brutish and short"

• Chaotic and

• Lawless but harmonious

In a state of nature, pp primarily seek:

• Glory/power

• Security

• Fame

• Religious freedom

What happens when human live without laws?

• A peaceful society

• Total security

• Conflict over resource

• Unlimited prosperity (Sự thịnh vượng k giới hạn)

What does "NGO" stand for?

• Non-Government Office

• National Government Organization

• Non-Governmental Organization

• Non-Governmental Outreach