Thomas Hobbes political obedience consequences

Hobbes tied obedience to its consequences

The political thinker Thomas Hobbes argued that people should obey a government made by humans because, in almost all cases, disobeying brings worse consequences. He based obedience on prudence, not on divine appointment or a claim that obedience is morally required.

China’s tribute system shaped East Asian ties

From the 3rd through the 18th centuries, rulers across much of East Asia sent tribute to China’s emperor. The emperor offered benefits such as recognition or agreements not to attack, and gave those rulers legitimacy. The system shaped much of the region’s diplomacy and trade.

Einstein used Brownian motion to support molecules

Brownian motion is the movement seen in tiny particles suspended in a liquid. Einstein showed that this visible movement could serve as firm evidence for molecules, which are too small to see directly.

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Thomas Hobbes political obedience consequences

Hobbes tied obedience to its consequences

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