50 Absolutism Notes.notebook 1 February 10, 2016 Group Tasks Rogers 79 • Describe Hobbes' views on human nature. How do his views justify his belief in absolute monarchy? Rogers 1113 • According to Jurieu, explain who absolute rule benefits: the people or the king? Andrea 174177 • Evaluate whether or not the changes Peter brings to Russia are for the betterment of the nation or himself. Andrea 178181 • Describe the arguments against Peter's reforms on Russia.