the teachings of Thomas Hobbes in his book Leviathan
Date Submitted: 06/20/2001 05:03:17
Category: / Social Sciences / Philosophy
Length: 3 pages (879 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Philosophy
Length: 3 pages (879 words)
Thomas Hobbes Paper - What is the difference between
obligations in foro interno and in foro externo, and when do we
have such obligations?
According to Thomas Hobbes, there are certain laws of nature which
exist in the absence of an organized government. These laws are extremely
cut throat, and place people in extremely dangerous situations where their
lives are in danger. Government is the answer to this dangerous situation,
but it is here that …
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…not afraid (for the most
part) that others will take advantage of the situation and take what they
want. However in other countries where this safety is not felt, there is
many instances where people take what they want, when they want it, and
often at the expense of the people who have given up their right to
everything. So as you can see, what Hobbes said so long ago, still has much
merit today.
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