Hobbes

Question 0

Self Preserving Engine (Hobbes)

Answer 0

Everything we do is done in order to preserve ourselves.
Voluntary actions are taken to protect what is vital.
Vital actions protect our ability to perform voluntary actions.

Question 1

Theory of Human Nature (Hobbes)

Answer 1

He is a materialist.
Everything is a machine.
Everything we do is done in order to preserve ourselves.

Question 2

State of Nature (Hobbes)

Answer 2

1. Life external of all society.
2. Everyone is relatively equal strength and ability.
3. It is appropriate to act aggressively towards others.

Question 3

Right of Nature (Hobbes)

Answer 3

1. Everyone has right to preserve themselves.
2. Seek peace as far as you are able
3. Be willing to give up natural right for the sake of peace with others

Question 4

The soverign has the right to…

Hobbes

Answer 4

1. Enforce his will on subjects

2. Order subjects to engage in violence

Question 5

Subject have the right to…

Hobbes

Answer 5

Have the right to resist all orders that threaten their lives

Question 6

The Problem

Hobbes

Answer 6

Within the framework of his contractionalism, the rights of people have by nature must also be limits on the rights of the commonwealth over the members