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Hobb's POV
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| according to Hobbes, what is the primary reason individuals enter into a social contract and establish a commonwealth? | to escape the state of nature and ensure personal safety and order through collective security |
| which power does the sovereign holod to maintain peace and stability | the power to enforce laws, settle disputes, control property rights, and regulate permissible ideas |
| what characterizes the "state of nature" absent a social contract | a "war of every man against every man" marked by absence and absence of violence |
| if a group of people decide to overthrow their current government because they felt like it no longer represented their interests, would this be justified | no, because once society contract is formed, citizens cannot break the agreement or overthrow the sovereign |
| According to Hobbes, which action would the sovereign not be entitled to perform, as it would undermine the very purpose of the social contract? | Arbitrarily seizing property from citizens without justification or legal process. |
| In a society governed by Hobbes's principles, if a citizen openly criticizes the sovereign's policies, what action is the sovereign most likely to take? | The sovereign would likely suppress the criticism to maintain order and prevent dissent. |
| According to Hobbes, if two individuals in the commonwealth disagree over land ownership, who has the authority to resolve the dispute? | The sovereign, as the ultimate judge and enforcer of laws and property rights. |
| According to Hobbes, which of the following scenarios represents the most direct manifestation of the 'war of every man against every man'? | In a region with no effective law enforcement, rival gangs fight for control of territory and resources. |
| According to Hobbes, why do individuals living in a "state of nature" experience a constant state of conflict? | Because they have similar desires and equal capacity to harm one another, leading to competition and insecurity. |
| According to Hobbes, why is the establishment of a sovereign necessary to escape the state of nature? | To enforce laws and ensure protection, as the natural equality among individuals leads to conflict and chaos. |
| According to Hobbes, which scenario best illustrates life in the state of nature before the social contract? | A chaotic and violent environment where individuals are in constant competition, fearing for their lives and possessions. |
| According to Hobbes, why is the sovereign's control over the dissemination of ideas and teachings essential for maintaining social order? | To prevent the spread of dissenting opinions or ideologies that could incite rebellion and disrupt peace. |
| .According to Hobbes, what fundamental equality exists among individuals in the state of nature? | Equality in physical strength and intellectual capacity. |
| According to Hobbes, which action directly violates the social contract individuals enter when forming a commonwealth? | Refusing to obey a law enacted by the sovereign, deeming it unjust. |
| According to Hobbes, which action taken by the sovereign is within their rights to maintain the social contract? | Establishing and enforcing laws to ensure domestic peace and defense against foreign enemies. |
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