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Question
1. Hobbes' political theory (like Locke's) is a social contract theory. What is a social contract theory?
2. Hobbes clearly states what everyone is supposed to agree to do. Find this statement. What is it that we all say to each other, according to Hobbes? (Find the statement and copy down here.)
3. What is the state of nature for Hobbes and what does he say it's like to be in the state of nature?
4. Explain Hobbes argument for a monarch, or a dictator. According to Hobbes, why should we all agree to be governed by a monarch, or a dictator?
5. Hobbes gives a large list of powers that the sovereign, or the monarch, has. List all of these powers. Please NUMBER them vertically and use complete sentences to state each one.
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2. and continue numbering....
6. What do you think of Hobbes' arguments? Do you agree with Hobbes argument for a monarchy or not? Would you agree to it or not? Why or why not? Explain your views.
7. Locke's political theory is a social contract theory. What do we all agree to, according to Locke?
8. Stating some specifics, explain some ways in which Locke's view of the state of nature differs from Hobbes' view of the state of nature. Does Locke say that it is a war of all against all, for instance? How else do their views differ on this?
9. What do you think of Locke's argument for rule by majority vote - in other words, whatever gets over 50% of the votes wins? Do you see any problem with majority rule? Explain you views on majority rule.
10. According to Locke, we have the right to private property in the state of nature. Locke has a famous explanation about how we can come to have private property. Explain his view about how we acquire private property.
11. According to Locke, what is the main purpose of government? According to Hobbes, what is the main purpose of government?
12. What do you think is the main purpose of government? Compare what you think with what Locke and Hobbes think about the purpose of government. Explain your views.
13. Who do you agree with more, Hobbes or Locke? Explain why.