Thomas Hobbes-
A. State of Nature. Read the excerpt from Hobbes' book Leviathan and think about what you have already learned
about Hobbes. Then complete the chart below describing life with and without government. Check the correct boxes
for each condition.
"In such condition, there is no place for industry:... no knowledge of the face of the earth; no
account of time; no arts; no letters: no society; and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger
of violent death; and the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
from Leviathan
Without Government
Life would be peaceful and productive.
Everyone would have a right to everything.
There would be a constant state of fear and
danger.
Arts and science would thrive.
People wouldn't have spare time to make
things of farm the land.
People vould constantly fight with each other.
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With Government
Rules could be made and enforced.
The life of men would be short, poor, lonely.
People could expect protection from a ruler.
There would more time to work, create, and
discover.
Power would be shared with everyone.
People would give up some power and rights.