Compare the "State of Nature" theories of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Does Wolff’s analysis suggest we have a moral obligation to obey the state? 1. Introduction
Contrast this with Locke’s view, where a moral law exists even without a government, but "inconveniences" (like the lack of an impartial judge) eventually make the State of Nature untenable. 3. Justifying the State Introduction to Political Philosophy- Jonathan ...
Briefly touch upon the utilitarian argument mentioned by Wolff: the state is justified because it promotes the "greatest happiness for the greatest number" more effectively than anarchy. Compare the "State of Nature" theories of Thomas
Summarize that while the state's legitimacy is difficult to prove through absolute consent, the alternative (the State of Nature) is generally seen as a condition where humans cannot truly thrive. Introduction Contrast this with Locke’s view, where a
Mention a common critique Wolff explores—that pure utilitarianism might allow for the sacrifice of innocent individuals for the "greater good". 5. Conclusion