Similarities Between John Locke And Thomas Hobbes
In order to understand the world and how it works people were born with the innate ability to think and discover. By doing so they are opening themselves up to the great mystery that is life. The greatest thinkers in our human society are known as philosophers. In regards to political philosophy, no philosophers are more highly regarded than John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. The ideas and works of these two men have been discussed even to this day. While these two men attack the same topic with a great passion they happen to share a great number of dissimilarities.
Whenever these two philosophers are discussed people often focus on their differences, however, they had several similarities. These two philosophers are both different sides of the …show more content…
In Hobbes’ society freedom would either be limited or completely taken away in order to ensure that the citizens would be provided comfort and safety by a strong and central ruler. So while the people living in Hobbes’ society would have little individual freedoms, they would be living in a very stable society. In John locke’s society everyone would be allowed to vote and participate in weighing in on what they think about the country’s political, social and economic issues, making sure that whatever decision is made, it will be in their interest and not just of the government leaders. However, while John Locke promoted freedom and religious tolerance this did not extend to all religions. However, in his society religious toleration would not be extended to Roman Catholics. He was also opposed to atheism because, because 'Promises, covenants, and oaths, which are the bonds of human society, can have no hold upon an atheist'. Also, another big downside to democracy is that the minority are often overlooked and even exploited. A lot of policies and laws that favor the majority are mostly hurtful to the minority. There is no intrigue when discussing a topic that has a clear correct answer. The reason this discussion is alive to this very day is because both of the cases Hobbes and Locke make have several advantages and
Whenever these two philosophers are discussed people often focus on their differences, however, they had several similarities. These two philosophers are both different sides of the …show more content…
In Hobbes’ society freedom would either be limited or completely taken away in order to ensure that the citizens would be provided comfort and safety by a strong and central ruler. So while the people living in Hobbes’ society would have little individual freedoms, they would be living in a very stable society. In John locke’s society everyone would be allowed to vote and participate in weighing in on what they think about the country’s political, social and economic issues, making sure that whatever decision is made, it will be in their interest and not just of the government leaders. However, while John Locke promoted freedom and religious tolerance this did not extend to all religions. However, in his society religious toleration would not be extended to Roman Catholics. He was also opposed to atheism because, because 'Promises, covenants, and oaths, which are the bonds of human society, can have no hold upon an atheist'. Also, another big downside to democracy is that the minority are often overlooked and even exploited. A lot of policies and laws that favor the majority are mostly hurtful to the minority. There is no intrigue when discussing a topic that has a clear correct answer. The reason this discussion is alive to this very day is because both of the cases Hobbes and Locke make have several advantages and