The Greater Good of Society Verses Individualism
The Greater Good of Society Verses Individualism
In today’s society the good of mankind versus the good of an individual has always been a questionable topic. Society has continually stood under the belief that an individual works to improve society, rather than society builds an individual. An English philosopher in the seventh century by the name, Thomas Hobbes, would severely disagree to the beliefs of society. He believes that society illustrate the natural fairness of men and right to individualism. John Mill, a ninetieth century philosopher, believes in the idea of Utilitarianism. Which is the belief that the moral good of one helps the greater good of people. Mills belief justifies the freedom of an individuals, which constructs the greater good of society. However he finds the happiness of humanity is not more important than the happiness of man. Another seventeenth century philosopher named John Locke believed in the capitalistic survival of the fittest and in equality of humanity. These three philosophers have three different and in some ways similar ideas on the idea of individuals versus society.
Thomas Hobbes had an interesting view of humanity versus an individual. Hobbes believed that man is driven by materialistic principles and selfish desires. Hobbes believes in the concept that all men are virtually selfish and have the mindset “everyman for themselves”, rather than “everyman for all”. Humans naturally do what is in their best interest first, but Hobbes thinks that society should join forces an individual to maintain peace in society. Hobbes states that man is not concerned with humanity, they are more concerned with their own self-interest. Humanity as a whole is selfish, determined for self, and are too enveloped in their own good rather than the good of society. Hobbes believes that in order for society to function successfully, men need to come together but would all have to get what they want. Since all members of society are
In today’s society the good of mankind versus the good of an individual has always been a questionable topic. Society has continually stood under the belief that an individual works to improve society, rather than society builds an individual. An English philosopher in the seventh century by the name, Thomas Hobbes, would severely disagree to the beliefs of society. He believes that society illustrate the natural fairness of men and right to individualism. John Mill, a ninetieth century philosopher, believes in the idea of Utilitarianism. Which is the belief that the moral good of one helps the greater good of people. Mills belief justifies the freedom of an individuals, which constructs the greater good of society. However he finds the happiness of humanity is not more important than the happiness of man. Another seventeenth century philosopher named John Locke believed in the capitalistic survival of the fittest and in equality of humanity. These three philosophers have three different and in some ways similar ideas on the idea of individuals versus society.
Thomas Hobbes had an interesting view of humanity versus an individual. Hobbes believed that man is driven by materialistic principles and selfish desires. Hobbes believes in the concept that all men are virtually selfish and have the mindset “everyman for themselves”, rather than “everyman for all”. Humans naturally do what is in their best interest first, but Hobbes thinks that society should join forces an individual to maintain peace in society. Hobbes states that man is not concerned with humanity, they are more concerned with their own self-interest. Humanity as a whole is selfish, determined for self, and are too enveloped in their own good rather than the good of society. Hobbes believes that in order for society to function successfully, men need to come together but would all have to get what they want. Since all members of society are