As a history king, I can tell you that in the theory of absolutism found in Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan, people give up liberties to the sovereign state which, in turn, is obligated to preserve people's lives. According to Hobbes, the state must have absolute power and authority in order to preserve social order and prevent chaos. In exchange for granting the state this power, individuals are protected by the state and their lives are preserved. The state has a duty to maintain social stability and protect citizens from harm, whether from external threats or from each other. This idea of the social contract has been influential in the development of modern political theory and has played a significant role in shaping the relationship between citizens and their governments.