Question regarding Thomas Hobbes and the state.?

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Question regarding Thomas Hobbes and the state.?

Discuss the relation between his view of human behaviour and his account of the origin, character and functions of the State

2006-11-09 09:35:10 · 2 answers · asked by red_cap17 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy

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Hobbes believed people to be self seeking and brutal to each other. The State was a means of controlling these impulses which people did abide by. However, the control was only fragile and trouble was waiting to break through due to the selfish nature of mankind.

2006-11-09 20:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by bellydancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hobbs a conservative was not a fan of human behaviour. saying "life was nasty brutish and short". he said function of state was to control. hope this helps and im guessing you're doing a2 politics?

2006-11-09 17:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Polly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋