Thomas Hobbes
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Hobbes’ view on Order
He believed that order is the most crucial important condition for a stable society.
Without a strong authority, life would be ‘solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short’.
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Hobbes’ view on Human Nature
He had a pessimistic view of human nature - people are inherently selfish, driven by appetites, and fearful of death.
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How his ideas links to conservatism - authority
Hobbes supports the conservative emphasis on strong authority to maintain order to prevent anarchy.
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How his ideas link to conservatism - human nature
Hobbes notions of human nature underpins the conservative caution toward radical change or utopian ideas
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