Contractarianism

According to Thomas Hobbes, how did he describe life in the state of nature?

• Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short

• Peaceful, prosperous, civilized, and long

• Harmonious, abundant, gentle, and eternal

• Chaotic, wealthy, violent, and unpredictable

What is the key to saving the world from chaos, according to Hobbes?

• Freedom

• Security

• Morality

• Anarchy

What is the view espoused by Hobbes and followed by many today called?

• Utilitarianism

• Divine command theory

• Contractarianism

• Kantianism

What is the Prisoner's Dilemma?

• A game theory scenario where two prisoners have to decide whether to cooperate or betray each other

• A philosophical concept about the nature of freedom and responsibility

• A legal case involving two prisoners accused of the same crime

• A moral dilemma about choosing between two equally bad options

Why is cooperation more likely among people who know each other?

• Because they have a stronger sense of morality

• Because they have a higher level of trust

• Because they fear social consequences

• Because they have a shared understanding of contracts

What is a necessary condition for a contract to be valid?

• Forceful agreement

• Mutual benefit

• Majority approval

• Slavery

What is distinct about contractarianism compared to other moral theories?

• It is based on divine commandments

• It is based on individual happiness

• It is based on social utility

• It is based on mutual agreements

What is the main idea behind contractarianism?

• Morality is inherent in human nature

• Morality is determined by rationality

• Morality is a social construct

• Morality is based on religious beliefs