Political Science · Western Political Thought - Thomas Hobbes
Consider the following statements regarding the structural division of Thomas Hobbes's 'Leviathan': I. The section 'Of Man' explores human psychology and passions, explaining the 'state of nature' as a condition dominated by fear and competition without government. II. 'Of Commonwealth' details the creation of the state via the social contract, where individuals surrender freedoms to a sovereign authority for peace and self-preservation. III. The division titled 'Of a Christian Commonwealth' advocates for the subordination of civil authority to religious institutions to ensure spiritual and political harmony. IV. 'Of the Kingdom of Darkness' presents a critique of Catholicism, superstition, and false doctrines, arguing that religious manipulation threatens the established political order. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1I, III and IV Only
- 2I, II and IV Only✓
- 3II, III and IV Only
- 4I, II and III Only
Correct answer
I, II and IV Only
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