Previous
Chapter 14: Of the first and second NATURALL LAWES, and of CONTRACTS Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 15. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why can't violence in nature be considered unjust according to Hobbes?
1 of 7
Because in the absence of a sovereign power and common-wealth, there are no laws to define actions as just or unjust
Because violence is a natural and necessary aspect of human survival and evolution
Because all people in nature inherently possess the same rights, making any action permissible
Because natural violence is often a response to external threats, and thus always justified
What does Hobbes mean by "Successful wickedness hath obtained the name of Virtue"?
2 of 7
That acts of violence and rebellion are justified and celebrated when they lead to the acquisition of power or territory
That morally questionable actions are often rebranded as virtues if they result in the success of a kingdom or state
That any action, regardless of its moral standing, can be considered virtuous if it contributes to the survival of the individual person
That the end justifies the means, especially in political and territorial conquests
Why is cruel revenge considered against the Laws of Nature by Hobbes?
3 of 7
Because it promotes social harmony and understanding among people
Because it is a necessary part of the cycle of violence and retribution in nature
Because it neither leads to peace nor serves the collective interest, thus violating the natural law that mandates working toward the greater good
Because it ensures the survival of the fittest, in line with natural selection
What is the focus of the ninth Law of Nature according to Hobbes?
4 of 7
The importance of maintaining a social hierarchy based on merit and wisdom
The promotion of a class system where philosophers and wise people are given precedence
The requirement for people to obey the decisions of their superiors
The emphasis on the equality of all people, regardless of their social or economic status
How does Hobbes explain the method of determining ownership for things that cannot be divided?
5 of 7
Through a competition of strength and wit among interested parties
By granting ownership to whoever is in first possession or determining it by lot
By allowing the sovereign to decide who is most deserving of the item
Through a public auction where the highest bidder gains ownership
What is the purpose of the 15th Law of Nature according to Hobbes?
6 of 7
To allow for the free expression of opinions without consequence
To ensure that those who work towards peace can do so without fear of harm
To mandate the redistribution of wealth for societal well-being
To encourage the use of force in resolving disputes
How does Hobbes view the relationship between war and peace?
7 of 7
War is a necessary means to achieve and maintain peace
Peace can sometimes lead to the destruction of life, whereas war preserves it
War and peace are interchangeable states that can both preserve life under the right conditions
War can never preserve life, and peace can never destroy it, contrary to the belief that war is necessary for peace
