1 Dr. Steven R. Smith explains that Machiavelli sought to redefine the language of virtue. What does he mean by this?
Reference: https://oyc.yale.edu/political-science/plsc-114/lecture-11 (work does not need to be cited for this question).
Answer the following questions in a clear and organized paragraph. Each paragraph should include a clear and precise thesis (1-2 sentences) that directly addresses the question prompt, at least 1 direct quote from the materials of the course, and at least 5-7 sentences or more than analyze the direct quotes and explain how the evidence supports your thesis.Each question is worth 25 points: Thesis (5 points): One or two sentences that directly answer the short-answer question. This is your thesis. Quote(s) from course material (5 points): Give at least one direct quote from the course material that proves your thesis. Evidence (15 points): Analyzing the direct quote(s) and explain how the evidence supports y
our thesis
2. Explain Karl Poppers accusation that Platos political philosophy is a form of totalitarianism. Reference below: 4.4: Totalitarianism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plato-ethics-politics/#Tota Reference for question #2: This is the articles we have read in the class and would need to be used as a reference to meet the requirement for at least 1 direct quote from the course material. 3. Briefly explain why Hobbes believes human beings naturally avoid living in a state of nature. Reference for question #3: These are the articles we have read in the class and would need to be use as a reference to meet the requirement for at least 1 direct quote from the course material ( only one article would be need to be reference) Reference below: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hobbes-moral/ Title: Leviathan-Chapter XIII and Chapter XIV; Author: Thomas Hobbes: Source: Public Domain