Life Of Hobbes
What country was Thomas Hobbes born?
England
According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the best style of government?
A Monarchy
What does Thomas Hobbes say about people as a whole?
They are cruel, greedy, and selfish
What age was Thomas Hobbes when he attended university?
15 years old
Who's viewpoints did Thomas Hobbes strongly disagree with?
Artistotle
What were the two controversies that Hobbes was labeled as?
What did Thomas Hobbes study while he spent time outside of England?
Styles of government
Where did the title of Hobbes' book, Leviathan, come from?
His idea that a good government has the power of a sea monster
How would a monarch style of government prevent conflicts, according to Hobbes'?
Entering a social contract
What family did Thomas Hobbes work for in his adult life?
Cavendish family
What are the four main concepts in Thomas Hobbes' book, Leviathan?
Nature of man, social contract, role of religion, ignorance
What did Hobbes theory of the state say?
When man was alone, there was no need for laws
What did Thomas Hobbes become interested in while away from England?
Why people would allow themselves to be ruled?
What did Hobbes' believe the natural state of humans was?
Conflict and anarchy
What did the rules of justice do, according to Thomas Hobbes?
Maintain peace and prevent conflcit