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Which philosophers said that the people were selfish and they needed a government to rule them?
Hobbes
What contributions has Thomas Hobbes made to the enlightenment?
He published Leviathan (1651) which was basicaly why a ruler should rule under an absolute monarchial or legislative body. It was like a social contract where the governed would not try to become too powerful, that is why there is ONE ruler whom would control the rest.
What sort of man did Plato propose to rule his Republic?
A Philosopher King
Who was the philosopher who believed that a powerful king should rule a nation?
Peter The Great
What philosopher believed that a powerful king should rule a nation?
In Plato's Republic, Plato identifies his best choice of a person to rule a nation. As like himself, he believes a "philosopher king" who is benevolent would be the best leader of a nation.
Why did Hobbes believe in the rule of a king or a queen?
Hobbes argued that it would take an all-powerful sovereign to suppress the desires of the people and create an organized society. In his time, most all-powerful sovereigns in the world were kings or queens, so that is what he advocated for.
Which of leader wrote Leviathan and believed that absolute rule was necessary to maintain a civil society?
Thomas Hobbes, Good luck.....E2020!
According to Thomas Hobbes who should rule?
Thomas Hobbes believed in a social contract theory where individuals gave up some of their rights to a governing authority in exchange for protection and security. He argued that an absolute sovereign, either a monarch or a strong centralized government, should rule to maintain order and prevent chaos in society.
What party did thomas hobbes belong to?
As far as I understand he didn't belong to a political party, and what party he would belong to would depend on what country you are in, but if he did have a political affiliation he would be on the far right with the people who believe that a single entity should rule over all.
Who was the founder of the social contract theory of people needing to be ruled by a strong ruler because they could not rule themselves?
That was Thomas Hobbes, as set out in his book Leviathan.
What is the revolution of independence about?
I believe that this is the time when the colonists are finally free from the King's rule
Which philosophers said that the people were selfish and they needed a government to rule them?
Hobbes
What did john Locke and thomas hobbes agree about?
That people should give up there natural rights (social contract)
What were Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson writing about?
well Tomas pain was a man that was not afraid to to speak his mind he wrote lots of articles and pamplets stating that he did not believe trhat the british should rule them.
Why did Thomas Jefferson believe that the Constitution should be amended every generation or so?
because he felt that the dead should not rule the living.
Who was first king to conquer all of Greece?
I believe that the first person to rule all of Greece was Alexander the Great from Macedonia.
Why did Hobbes feel that rule by an absolute was the best system of government?
It was the best way for people to live in peaceful communities.
