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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes state about knowing the laws of a commonwealth?

2. How does Hobbes say inspiration is used in Scripture?

3. What does Hobbes refer to by the name of Tartarus?

4. What does Hobbes identify as heathen teaching?

5. What Catholic teaching does Hobbes object to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hobbes have to say about ministers of the ecclesiastical?

2. What is Hobbes' definition of the Kingdom of Darkness?

3. What does Hobbes identify as the Christian Commonwealth?

4. What is Hobbes' idea about honoring God?

5. What does Hobbes say about popularity?

6. What does Hobbes have to say about the desire for absolute power?

7. What, according to Hobbes, is the one thing that must be believed?

8. What is Hobbes' opinion of philosophy?

9. What does Hobbes have to say about angels?

10. How does Hobbes define a prophet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critique of LEVIATHAN. In this paper give a brief synopsis, the parts you found most interesting, and the parts (if any) you found objectionable. Conclude with your recommendation on whether it is a good read for those who are interested in political philosophy.

Essay Topic 2

Write a paper giving your opinion about the place of religion in any society. Discuss your opinion of state sponsored religion as opposed to a system that tolerates all religions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about Hobbes' obvious preference for a monarchy but lumps all types of sovereignty together in his book. In this essay discuss Hobbes as either a consummate diplomat or a political opportunist. This is not verifiable historically and will be your opinion only after reading his book.

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