Question

the social contract
law was brought into the world for nothing else but to limit the natural liberty of particular men in such manner as they might not hurt but assist one another and join together against a common enemy. -thomas hobbes, the leviathan, 1660
according to hobbes, why do humans participate in a social contract? check all that apply.
□ to provide total liberty to all
□ to help one another
□ to limit opportunities to harm one other
□ to work individually without support

Explanation:

Hobbes believed social - contract limited individual liberty to prevent harm and enable cooperation. Total liberty would lead to chaos, and working individually without support is contrary to the idea of social - contract. Helping one another and limiting harm are key aspects of the social - contract according to Hobbes.

Answer:

• to help one another
• to limit opportunities to harm one other