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john Locke and Thomas Hobbes clashed primarily over their differing views on human nature and the role of government. Hobbes, in his work "Leviathan," argued that humans are inherently selfish and require a strong, absolute authority to maintain order and prevent chaos. In contrast, Locke believed that humans are capable of reason and morality, advocating for a government that protects individual rights and is based on social contract theory. This fundamental disagreement led to their contrasting political philosophies regarding liberty, authority, and the state.
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Who were John Locke and Thomas Hobbes?
Enlightenment thinkers
Who theorized natural rights?
Thomas Hobbes
What the difference in ideas between Thomas Hobbes and and John Locke?
Hobbes was more in favor of monarchy
How did philosophy of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke different?
Hobbes supported absolute monarchy, while Locke supported the idea of popular sovereignty
Did Thomas Hobbes and John Locke wrote about contract theories of government?
YES
What enlightened englishman contributed the social contract theory of government?
There were three men who are historically linked to social contract theory. They are Thomas Hobbes, john Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Both Hobbes and Locke were Englishmen.
True or false John Locke had more influence on the American Founders than did Thomas Hobbes?
True. John Locke had more influence on the American Founders than did Thomas Hobbes. The Americans wanted nothing to do with Thomas Hobbes. The Americans did not want George III. The Americans did not seek Leviathan.
Which of he following statements is about thomas hobbes and john Locke is not correct?
"Thomas Hobbes believed that people are inherently good and can be trusted, while John Locke believed in the concept of the social contract and the idea of natural rights." This statement is incorrect because it switches the beliefs of Hobbes and Locke. Hobbes actually believed in the inherent selfishness and competitiveness of human nature, while Locke emphasized the importance of natural rights and the consent of the governed in a social contract.
Who believed that government should have the consent of the people?
The pilgrims, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke
Benjamin Franklin as an enlightend thinker?
thomas hobbes john locke rousseau voltaire
What is a common belief of philosophers Thomas hobbes and John Locke?
Both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke believed in the concept of a social contract as a means to establish civil society. However, Hobbes believed in a strong centralized government to maintain order and security, while Locke advocated for limited government power and individual rights.
Which statement describes a major difference between the Enlightenment thinkers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke?
(Apex) Hobbes believed that people were naturally selfish and violent, while Locke did not.
