Locke vs Hobbes

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Issue:

Philosophy

 

Written by:

Roger G

 

Date added:

October 1, 2013

 

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University

 

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A

 

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The author points out that, despite these difference, both philosophers argued their cases within the same terms of debate; both (1) spoke of social contracts and of the nature of man, (2) were concerned with defining the type of government that would be best suited to govern societies, as well as the reasons why man should submit to any form of government at all and (3) were concerned with the ultimate objective of avoiding conflict and violence and thereby assisting their fellow men in the task of peaceful coexistence...
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The paper summarizes that Hobbes had a dimmer view of mankind than Locke because, in the Hobbesian world, every man is preoccupied with the task of survival and will do anything to meet his goal of self-preservation; whereas, Locke expounds on mankind's virtues and on his innate sense of morality. From the Paper: "Locke argued a final, crucial point in direct dispute against Hobbes: that man has the natural right to quit government...
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