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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes define a monarchy?

2. What example does Hobbes give to support his idea that just banding together is not enough for protection?

3. To be sure one has found reason, what is necessary?

4. What is Hobbes' idea about self-protection in natural law?

5. How does Hobbes define liberty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hobbes say about rights in the natural world?

2. How does Hobbes say competition comes into human relations?

3. How does Hobbes define the origins of religion?

4. In what way does Hobbes warn against errors in logic or speech?

5. Why does Hobbes say men will give up some of their freedoms?

6. What does Hobbes believe about judicial interpretation?

7. How does Hobbes identify skepticism in regards to belief?

8. What does Hobbes say about having an aversion to something people know nothing about?

9. How does Hobbes differentiate between command and counsel?

10. Why does Hobbes say that people fear other people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a paper describing what you think the ideal commonwealth would be like. In the paper, discuss how peace in the community would be maintained and how the commonwealth would be protected. Also mention your idea of the rights the citizens would enjoy.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on Hobbes' idea that everything actually belongs to the sovereign of a commonwealth. Does your house and all your possessions belong to the government? Write your paper as an argument for or against that idea.

Essay Topic 3

Write a paper on education. People are to this day accusing universities of poisoning the minds of our young people. Explain why you think so many people fear higher education, philosophy, and modern science.

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