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    Rousseau and Hobbes

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    nature by Hobbes and Rousseau and how these portrayals are reflected in their political theories. Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau were philosophers of the mid 17th and mid 18th centuries respectively and proposed two political theories - in “Leviathan” (Hobbes‚ 1651)‚ “The Second Discourse” (Rousseau‚ 1755) and the “Social Contract” (Rousseau‚ 1762) - that were very different but that once analysed‚ could be argued to have common characteristics and goals. Both Hobbes and Rousseau based

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    Hobbes And Rousseau

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    The State of Nature and its Implications for Civilization in Hobbes and Rousseau In his Leviathan Thomas Hobbes expresses a philosophy of civilization which is both practical and just and stems from a clear moral imperative. He begins with the assertion that in the state of nature man is condemned to live a life "solitary‚ poore‚ nasty‚ brutish‚ and short." It is in the interest of every man to rise above this "state of nature" and to give up certain rights so that the violent nature of the

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    Hobbes + Machiavelli

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    Two of the greatest philosophers of all time are Thomas Hobbes and Niccolo Machiavelli. Hobbes was born in 1588 in England‚ when absolutism was taking hold in Europe. His most famous work was "Leviathan"‚ written in 1651. Hobbes discussed the ideal state and innate laws of man and nature‚ among other things. Machiavelli was born in Italy in 1469‚ a time when his home country was ruled mostly by foreign powers. His hometown‚ Florence‚ was still independent. Machiavelli’s most famous work‚ "The

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    Hobbes and Machiavelli

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    Thomas Hobbes‚ the son of an English vicar in the late 16th Century‚ approaches the questions of politics and human nature in a unique way‚ but there are definite similarities between his work and the work of earlier philosophers. Hobbes’ political theory coincides with the political theory of Niccolò Machiavelli‚ and yet differs in the theory of virtù. Hobbes follows Machiavelli in some important aspects of political theory‚ and yet expands upon or discards Machiavelli’s ideas in other important

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    Machiavelli and Hobbes

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    Machiavelli and Hobbes To be successful‚ one must have the appearance of virtuousness‚ but not necessarily be virtuous. At least‚ this appears to be true according to Niccolo Machiavelli’s works. Machiavelli’s idea of the virtuous republican citizen may be compared to Hobbes’ idea of a person who properly understands the nature and basis of sovereign political power. Hobbes’ ideas seem to suggest that most anyone can claim rightful authority as there is a belief in God‚ and one can under Hobbes

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    Hobbes and Machiavelli

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    Write an essay of no more than 2750 words on the following topic. Be sure to cite passages generously from the texts of Machiavelli and Hobbes (in quotation marks‚ of course). Since we’re all using the same translations of Machiavelli‚ you should cite by page number; since we have discussed Hobbes with reference to chapter and section number‚ you should cite this way: L 18.2. You should not do any secondary reading for this paper. Your work should be based on your own thinking‚ your own reading

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    In this paper‚ I will analyze both Hobbes’ and Rousseau’s view on the Nature of Man. Through my analysis of both‚ I will show contrast and comparison between both philosophical views. I will identify and explain the central aspect of the Nature of Man as identified by Hobbes and Rousseau and will make connections through a series of explanations and examples that were presented by Hobbes and Rousseau. Hobbes talks about his view of Human Nature in his book The Leviathan. His central belief was

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    Hobbes Vs Rousseau

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    philosophers Jean-Jacques Rousseau‚ John Locke and Hobbes are few of the many who have successfully contributed to the discussion. Rousseau however states that a state is only acting Legitimate when they govern their citizens with consent and equality. Both Rousseau and John Lock both have similar views on the way the state should govern their citizens. Although they do have different thinking in recourses where Rousseau goes against Locke and Hobbes decision‚

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    Hobbes vs. Rousseau

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    Hobbes vs. Rousseau Drug abuse is obviously a huge issue in our country‚ but how would Hobbes and Rousseau’s opinions differ on it? Hobbes talks about individual self interests and punishment. Rousseau talks about education and socialization. The both believe however that the sovereign should decide these laws Hobbes’ law of nature can be summarized as a general rule discovered by reason that forbids a person from doing anything destructive to his own life and gives her the right of self-preservation

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    Hobbes Vs Rousseau

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    Thomas Hobbes’ imagined “state of nature” is full of “masterless men” (p. 140).  Jean Jacque Rousseau’s imagined “state of nature” is full of radically independent‚ solitary individuals who are innocent of good and evil. How does Hobbes come to that conclusion about man in the state of nature? On what kinds of evidence does he rely? How does Rousseau come to his conclusion about individuals in the state of nature. On what kind of arguments does he rely? Compare and contrast their imagined states

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