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The leader of a European country has taken steps to make himself the ruler of the country for life. He has changed the constitution of the country so that he can run for as many terms as leader as he wants. He has put political opponents in jail and has forced news media to present only information that he approves. What would Hobbes have to say about this leader?
I believe, based on Hobbes’ expressed views about similar scenarios, (Scenario 1:_________) and (Scenario 2:_______________) Hobbes would be (disapproving/approving;______) of this leader because some famous quotes from him about (situation:_________), a situation very similar to the one above, include “__________” and “________."
The leader of a European country has taken steps to make himself the ruler of the country for life. He has changed the constitution of the country so that he can run for as many terms as leader as he wants. He has put political opponents in jail and has forced news media to present only information that he approves. What would Hobbes have to say about this leader?
I believe, based on Hobbes’ expressed views about similar scenarios, (Scenario 1:_________) and (Scenario 2:_______________) Hobbes would be (disapproving/approving;______) of this leader because some famous quotes from him about (situation:_________), a situation very similar to the one above, include “__________” and “________."
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I believe, based on Hobbes’ expressed views about similar scenarios, (Scenario 1: the consolidation of power in a single ruler) and (Scenario 2: the suppression of dissent to maintain order), Hobbes would be (disapproving) of this leader because some famous quotes from him about (situation: the necessity of a social contract and the dangers of tyranny), a situation very similar to the one above, include “Covenants, without the sword, are but words” and “The condition of man... is a condition of war of everyone against everyone.”