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