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Hobbes vs. Locke
Political Philosophy of Hobbes and Locke
| Philosophy | Philosopher |
|---|---|
| Living in this world is undesirable to any man, thus from fear of death men are inclined towards peace. | Hobbes |
| Man, by nature, is good. | Locke |
| The state of nature is the state of war. | Hobbes |
| No one man has more power or jurisdiction than any other man. | Locke |
| If the government does not represent its people effectively and honorably; revolution may occur. | Locke |
| Life is about the pursuit of happiness. | Locke |
| Man, by nature, is evil. | Hobbes |
| People stay together for self interest. | Locke |
| The state of nature is a state of perfect freedom to order one's actions, and dispose of one's position and persons, as they think fit, within the bounds of the law of Nature. | Locke |
| Life is a constant battle for power ending in death. | Hobbes |