_____, based his theory of the state upon the fundamental principle that man has the natural right to do anything which he pleases. The most primitive urge of all men is that of self-preservation. To accomplish this end, man may use any means he deems necessary. In this state of nature, man may invade the rights of others with the result that chaos reigns.
A. Thomas Hobbes
B. Hugo Grotius
C. Jean Boldin
D. None of the above
2006-12-30 06:28:53 · 2 answers · asked by cherryvalley2006 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
A. Thomas Hobbes
In Leviathan, Hobbes set out his doctrine of the foundation of societies and legitimate governments. This became one of the first scholarly works on Social contract theory. In the natural condition of mankind, while some men may be stronger or more intelligent than others, none is so strong and smart as to be beyond a fear of violent death. When threatened with death, man in his natural state cannot help but defend himself in any way possible. Self-defense against violent death is Hobbes' highest human necessity, and rights are borne of necessity. In the state of nature, then, each of us has a right, or license, to everything in the world.
2006-12-30 11:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. Hobbes - but an odd way of stating it.
Good Luck!!!
2006-12-30 06:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋