A country is controlled by a king who has absolute power over the government. He is allowed to make any law he wants, even if it
interferes with citizens' personal freedom. Which of the following philosophers would be most likely to support this form of government? A. Charles de Montesquieu B. Thomas Hobbes C. Voltaire D. John Locke
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher best known for his political philosophy. He believed that humans were aggressive competitors, violent, selfish and brutish, who were always in the constant pursuit of power and glory. So, in order to establish a civil society, receive protection, avoid conflicts, maintain peace and live better, a "social contract" between a ruler and people was necessary.
Through the contract, all individuals in society would cede their natural rights to an absolute government that ensured collective security, even if that government interfered with citizens' personal freedom, or abused of its power. Therefore, Thomas Hobbes is the philosopher that would definitely support the type of government described in the statement.
Dracula is a fictional character from a novel by Bram Stoker.
It is argued that Dracula might have had a real-life inspiration, such as Vlad the Impaler, who was also called Dracula, after his father Dracul (dragon).
