Sunday 30 December 2012

Hobbes' Benefits of a State

Hobbes' ideal state:
Absolute Monarchy --> Religious and military power and control over everything with no limits.
- Intimidating
- Frightening

Why would it be beneficial?
It is the only way to achieve civil society and cooperation.
Actions can still be voluntary under fear.
Everyone will seek peace and this will hold the system together.
Fear may even provide legitimacy.

When is it rational to revolt?
When chance of survival is worse than the SoN:
- Death  - War (ww1/2)

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