1. THOMAS HOBBES -THE ABSOLUTIST ANSWER- By Matthew Moss and Danielle Ferguson

2. Who is Thomas Hobbes?  Born April 5th 1588 in Wiltshire, England  English Philosopher known for his works on political philosophy.  Wrote the well-known masterpiece, Leviathan  Was an Egoist

3. The Natural Condition of Mankind  3 main reasons why we go to war  Competition  Diffidence  Glory

4. The Natural Condition of Mankind  Competition – The use of violence to make one side the masters of the other side’s wives, children, and cattle. One side invades for their own gain  Diffidence - Defense For one side’s safety and Defense of their own  Glory – Showing off For Trifles, as a word, smile, or other types of undervalue either of the other men or of their kindred. To show all the weaker persons or countries that they are the strongest.

5. The Natural Condition of Mankind  Hobbes belief is that during war, there are no laws or right or wrong.  Only passions that keep man at peace are :  The fear of death  Loss of excellent living

6. The Right of Nature  The Liberty that each man has in order to use his own power to ensure the preservation of himself.  I.E. Bob and Bill  Leads to 3 laws of nature

7. Laws of Nature  1 st Fundamental Law – “That every man ought to endeavor peace, as far as he has hope of obtaining it, and when he cannot obtain it, that he may seek, and use, all helps and advantages of war.”  2 nd Fundamental Law – Treat others as you would want to be treated yourself.  3 rd Fundamental Law – All covenants must be performed.

8. Laws of Nature  Accomplish peace by implementing justice, gratitude, modesty, equality, and mercy.  Hobbes called these laws; moral virtues.

9. Government  There is a need for coercive power to put fear into the people of a society to make them keep their covenants and obey the laws of the society.  “Covenants without the sword are but words”