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
Mention a common critique Wolff explores—that pure utilitarianism might allow for the sacrifice of innocent individuals for the "greater good". 5. Conclusion
If you'd prefer a different focus, you can use these themes from Jonathan Wolff's work : An Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff Introduction to Political Philosophy- Jonathan ...
Political philosophy often begins with two central questions: "who gets what?" and "says who?".
Reflect on Wolff’s "Final Word," which suggests that even without a single perfect answer, the act of political philosophizing is essential for navigating modern issues like global justice and equality. Other Potential Essay Topics from the Book Contrast this with Locke’s view, where a moral
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
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. Other Potential Essay Topics from the Book Compare
Describe Hobbes’s view of a "war of all against all," where life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short" due to scarcity and fear.
