WHAT TYPE OF STATE SHOULD WE SUBMIT TO?

hobbes:
- when we obey we give up our wills + judgements
- absolute sovereign = only state that will protect us properly
- otherwise disagreements = conflict arise = war
HOWEVER:
- locke: threat + risk of threat = greater under absolute ruler - bc so much power
- SO irrational
HOWEVER;
- would b irrational for ruler to be ruthless tyrant -> would provoke rebellion -> in self-interest to treat ppl well so can stay in power
HOWEVER:
- ruler = still human + prone to irrational desires + prejudices + faults
- dictatorship = often corrupt

locke:
- when we obey we give up freedom to punish as we see fit BUT gain uniform system of punishment which is better
- some kind of democracy
- no risk bc LoN places constraints on the state - if it is corrupt its power will be taken -> citizens have degree of power over state -> SO not that risky