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Did Hobbes justify absolute government or allow a right of resistance?

Asked 2 times · 2 years · Political Science
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Examiners want: state of nature and social contract, the case for an absolute sovereign, the limited right of self-preservation and revolt, a judgement

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2022
CSS · Political Science · Explain

Illustrate Hobbesian concept of limited ‘right to revolution'.

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2016
PMS · Political Science · Question

Why Hobbes is in favor of Absolute Government? Give your comments.

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