NATURAL LLAW AND POSITIVISM
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What does Hobbes describe as the state of nature?
A condition where humans act in self-interest, ruled by instinct and freedom, leading to chaos.
What realization prompts individuals to enter into a social contract according to Hobbes?
The realization that living in a state of nature leads to uncertainty and chaos.
What do people give up in the social contract?
They give up their unlimited freedom to achieve peaceful coexistence.
What do individuals receive in return for sacrificing their unlimited freedom?
They receive protection and order from their leaders.
What motivates individuals to accept the authority of the government?
The fear of their own destruction.
What role does the ruler play in Hobbes' social contract?
The ruler lays down legal rules that people must follow, which they have agreed to.