Political Science 1020E Lecture 3: Political Science 1020 - Lecture 3
6 Feb 2019
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In a failed state, there is no recognized authority with a monopoly on the use of legitimate force. Is state authority justified: the state of nature, why do we need a state, thought experiment, hobbes completely opposed aristotle (humans are political by nature) Imagine life without the state and political power: thomas hobbes 1588-1679. Fear: war, peace, what he claims, worst scenario: no state protection, powerful state is needed to avoid disastrous interpersonal conflict, main premises: human nature, human nature. Introspection: materialism, felicity, power, predominantly self-regarding (egoist, seek to enhance reputation, averse to our own death, equally vulnerable, equally able, the road to war, equality, scarcity, uncertainty, anticipation, three reasons to attack, competition: gain, glory: reputation. "read thyself: what do we think of others, actions > words, evidence: locking doors and chests. Laws of nature: morality, natural right of liberty, everyone has the right to do what is necessary to protect themselves, no injustice.
