2.THOMAS HOBBES (1588-1679 C.E.): “The only way to prevent men from killing each other is to have an absolute submission to a sovereign by which all men surrender their natural liberty in order to obtain peace and security. The only limit to this surrender is that the sovereign cannot threaten his citizens’ lives, for this is the reason they submitted to him in the first place – to preserve themselves. Prudence is greater than liberty, for the life of man is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” a.What did Hobbes believe was the primary role that government should play? b.Why did Hobbes believe that citizens should surrender their liberty? c.How would you describe Hobbes’ outlook on life?
2.THOMAS HOBBES (1588-1679 C.E.): “The only way to prevent men from killing each other is to have an absolute submission to a sovereign by which all men surrender their natural liberty in order to obtain peace and security. The only limit to this surrender is that the sovereign cannot threaten his citizens’ lives, for this is the reason they submitted to him in the first place – to preserve themselves. Prudence is greater than liberty, for the life of man is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.”
a.What did Hobbes believe was the primary role that government should play?
b.Why did Hobbes believe that citizens should surrender their liberty?
c.How would you describe Hobbes’ outlook on life?
d. Do you agree with Hobbes? Explain.
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