EXAM 2

Instructions: Answer all questions with a short in a short paragraph or two

1. How does Hobbes understand the state of nature and why is it important for his theory of the state?
2. What is Grotius’ understanding of natural law and why is it important for thinking about international law?
3. The emergence of public European law is tied to consent and practice. Discuss what these refer to and their importance for applicability of natural law.
4. Discuss the important elements to liberalism and their significance for restraining state violence.
5. What is Kant’s point in the disclaimer to Perpetual Peace? What do you think he is trying to say about the relationship between theory and practice?
6. Why does every state have to have a republican constitution in Perpetual Peace?
7. Discuss why Marx’s views in the Communist Manifesto reflect the globalization of capital?