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Leviathan

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  • Written by Thomas Hobbes-It reflects on his opinion of human nature
  • He argues that we should listen to Kings (as long as they protect us) because when left to our own devices we are cruel and selfish and life would be short and sad
  • Doesn’t agree with the Divine rights of Kings- they need to be good leaders
  • Also believes that peace happens because it is human nature to preserve ourselves and not die- so we have peace