8/18: Thomas Hobbes

Who was the English philosopher who created the social contract theory in his book, Leviathan?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main principles in Hobbes' "Leviathan"?

• State of Nature

• Establishment of a Social Contract

• The importance of an Absolute Sovereign (King)

• The right to revolution

What did Hobbes mean by the phrase "war of all against all" in the context of the State of Nature?

• A time of universal peace

• A situation where everyone is in conflict with everyone else

• A period of economic prosperity

• A system of democratic governance

Why, according to Hobbes, were people only as secure as their own physical strength and intelligence in the State of Nature?

• Because there were no laws or government to protect them

• Because everyone trusted each other

• Because there was a strong police force

• Because society was highly organized

What happens to the "state of nature" when people enter into a social contract, according to Hobbes?

• It becomes stronger.

• It ceases to exist.

• It leads to chaos.

• It creates more individual rights.

According to Hobbes in "Leviathan," what type of government did he believe was necessary?

• A democracy

• An absolute monarchy

• A constitutional monarchy

• An oligarchy

Who was Charles II's father?

• Charles I

• Thomas Hobbes

• James II

• William III

How did Hobbes influence the future king?

• He made an impact on the future king.

• He became king himself.

• He abolished the monarchy.

• He started a revolution.

Hobbes died in which year?

• 1679

• 1660

• 1649

• 1700