Early Life
Where was Hobbes born and what education was he given? and by whom?
Hobbes was born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, on 5 April 1588. He was given the chance by his wealthy uncle to receive education at Oxford.
What is Hobbes’ political philosophy a justification for?
A strong authority.
What is the title of Thomas Hobbes’ best known work?
a.) De Cive
b.) Leviathan
c.) Behemoth
Answer: b.) Leviathan
Hobbes believes the human body is like a…?
a. Planet
b. Machine
c. City
b. machine
What does Hobbes believe happens in a society without rules?
a. people help each other
b. there is no order and it becomes every man for themselves
c. people share everything equally
b. there is no order and it becomes every man for themselves
Who were some students that Hobbes Tutored?
a. Issac Newton
b. William Shakespeare
c. William Cavendish
c. William Cavendish (Devonshire)
What did he believe was needed to prevent chaos?
A powerful ruler.
When was Leviathan published?
a.) 1578
b.) 1671
c.) 1651
Answer: c.) 1651
Finish the quote: “We have a right to do whatever we think will ensure…”
a. “...our self-preservation.”
b. “...our self-actualization.”
c. “...our self-esteem.”
a. “...our self-preservation.”
According to Hobbes, why are laws of Nature needed in society?
a. to promote war
b. to maintain peaceful societies
c. to create chaos
b. to maintain peaceful societies
What type of works did Hobbes work on?
a. art
b. Mathematics and physics
c. poems
b. Mathematics and physics
What did he believe individuals were motivated by?
Self-interest.
How many parts does Leviathan have?
a.) four
b.) two
c.) seven
Answer: a.) Four
“Of Man”, “Of Commonwealth”, “Of a Christian Commonwealth”, “Of the King
Hobbes believes the two aspects of human nature is:
a. Love and belonging/community
b. Family and learning
c. Motivation and reasoning/judgment
c. Motivation and reasoning/judgment
What is Hobbes' idea of the "social contract"?
a. people give up their rights for order in society
b. people make deals with the government to get more rights
c. people don't need to follow rules at all
a. people give up their rights for order in society
Where did Hobbes travel to and with/who did he meet?
a. Africa with his father
b. London with Francis Bacon
c. Germany, France and Italy with Cavendish
c. He traveled to Germany, France and Italy with Cavendish.
What did ‘Leviathan’ focus on?
The ideas of social construct and the need for a powerful figure.
What is Hobbes’ opinion on humans’ relationship with political life?
a.) Humans by nature are not suited for political life
b.) Humans are suited for political life
c.) He never discussed this topic
Answer: a.) Humans by nature are not suited for political life
Hobbes believes that political authority is ____.
a. Artificial
b. Genuine
c. Ethical
a. Artificial
how did Hobbes view religion in society, particularly in relation to his philosophy?
a. he believed religion was the center of society
b. he believed religion was irrelevant and focused on physical matter instead
c. he thought religion had no impact on society
Where and why did Hobbes flee? and for how long?
a. America for 9 years
b. Germany for 12 years
c. Paris for 11 years
c. Paris for 11 years
Did he believe in a democracy or an absolute government?
Absolute government.
What does Hobbes’ say comes more naturally to humans than political order?
a.) Cooking
b.) War
c.) Hunting
Answer: b.) War
How many laws of nature does Hobbes have?
a. 10
b. 13
c. 19
c. 19
why did Hobbes believe it was impossible for humans to understand God or his attributes?
a. because humans were too focused on material wealth
b. because everything in the world is physical matter, and the concept of God goes beyond human ability
c. because people were afraid of religion and avoided thinking about it
b. because everything in the world is physical matter, and the concept of God goes beyond human ability