1) How does Machiavelli describe human nature? How does Hobbes describe human nature? Where do they agree? Where do they differ?

2) Why did Hobbes call his most famous book Leviathan?

3) How does Machiavelli understand the term virtœ?

4) What is the state of nature? Why should we leave it?

5) Define the term "social contract ."

6) Why have Machiavelli and Hobbes both been called by some the first political scientists?

7) What are the virtues of a wise prince according to Machiavelli?

8) What is the purpose of government according to The Prince? According to Leviathan?