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What does Hobbes mean by "manners" in his discussion?
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The qualities that enable people to live together in peace and pursue happiness
The social conventions and rituals that dictate proper behavior in society
The personal habits related to cleanliness and etiquette
The traditional practices observed by the gentry and nobility
What is the primary reason people form common-wealths, according to Hobbes?
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To fulfill their ceaseless desire for power
To live in a state of perpetual peace and contentment
Due to fear and a desire to live a life outside of that fear by banding together
To establish a system of laws that dictates what is honorable and dishonorable
Which of these traits is associated with having ambition in the context of governing a common-wealth?
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A strong opinion of one's own wisdom and the tendency to impose it on others
A desire for power and authority over others
Eloquence and the ability to articulate ideas effectively
Timidity and a disposition towards indecision
How does Hobbes view the relationship between religion and gullibility?
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He suggests that educated people tend to reject religious doctrines as they gain knowledge of natural causes
He states that religion provides a definitive example of right and wrong that should not be disputed
He believes that seeking religion is an attempt to understand natural causes, not gullibility
He implies that only the uneducated and gullible believe in Holy Scripture and religious doctrine
What, according to Hobbes, often prevents people from questioning the causes of things?
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The complexity of scientific explanations
Satisfaction with existing knowledge and lack of interest in learning more
Fear stemming from ignorance and belief in invisible powers
The abundance of accurate information available to them
