Leviathan

Leviathan

by

Thomas Hobbes

Test your knowledge of Chapter 16. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What defines a "person," according to Hobbes?
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An entity with the legal right to own property and enter into contracts
Someone who has words and actions that are their own or represented by a contracted representative
A figure of authority that commands respect and obedience from others
Someone with the ability to carry out rational and independent decisions
How does a sovereign power function as an author according to Hobbes?
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By owning the actions of its subjects at all times, effectively being their permanent author
By providing legal representation in court as a sponsor
By only representing its subjects in international matters
By choosing to represent its subjects on a case-by-case basis