Read the quote by Thomas Hobbes.
"Law was brought into the world for nothing else but to limit the natural liberty of particular men in such manner as they might not hurt but assist one another and join together against a common enemy."
According to Hobbes, what is the primary purpose of the social contract?
A. to protect rights
B. to remove rights
C. to reduce liberty
D. to expand liberty
Answer (2)
According to Thomas Hobbes, the primary purpose of the social contract is to limit individual rights in a way that enables peaceful coexistence and collective security. This arrangement helps in protecting the rights of individuals by ensuring they do not harm each other. Thus, the appropriate answer is to remove rights to achieve this balance. ;
According to Thomas Hobbes, the primary purpose of the social contract is to limit individual rights to promote social order and security. While this may seem like a removal of rights, it is necessary for the protection and stability of society. Therefore, the answer to the question is B: to remove rights.
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