1. Leviathan Thomas Hobbes
“Chapter XIII: Of the Natural Condition of Mankind as Concerning their Felicity and Misery”

2. What are the three principal causes of quarrel
What are the three principal causes of quarrel? Which do you feel is most evident in our culture. Explain.
According to Hobbes, what determines a time of war? What analogy does he use to help reinforce this premise? Is our culture more inclined to war or peace? Why?
What is life like for industry in a time of war? What is life like for man in a time of war? Does Hobbes’ argument hold up in today’s culture? Think of an example.

3. Agree or disagree (and explain) with Hobbes’ statement .
What argument does Hobbes make about the human nature of man? How does he rationalize this position? Do you agree with his reasoning? Why/why not?
Agree or disagree (and explain) with Hobbes’ statement .
“Where there is no common power, there is no law; where no law, no injustice. Force and fraud are in war the two cardinal virtues.”
What three things are “the passions that incline men to peace”? Put them into your own words. Is this why we want peace?