Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) - major political ideas
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major work
Leviathan - deals with the relationship of the individual and political authority and why the government is necessary
what idea did Hobbes introduce?
the idea of a social contract among individuals and government
what is the state of nature/human nature according to Hobbes?
humans are driven by desires, fears and competition; without common authority: inevitable mistrust and conflict among people; without government: each person entitled to do whatever seems necessary for survival
what is the social contract according to Hobbes?
collective agreement to give up rights; authorisation of a sovereign to make + ensure peace
what is the goal of the social contract?
protection of the individual
what are the consequences of his major ideas?
sovereign/ruler must hold absolute authority; divided power leads to conflict; subjects cannot rebel unless the sovereign can no longer protect them; religious authority: subordinate to civil authority
main conclusion of what Hobbes’ is hoping to achieve through his ideas
peace, security and stability as the formation of other social groups
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