Famous Philosophersand their Philosophies

Thomas Hobbes

State of Nature

The state of nature is war. There are no morals in the state of

nature, justice is non-existent. He claims that the supreme

power determines justice, in a state of nature, there is no

power.

Nature of Man

People are created equal, but it’s just a metaphysical fact, we

are all equally insecure. Man is naturally bad; we are out for

ourselves at the expense of others in an anti-social way.

Society

Whatever the power decides

Government

Believed in parliament/monarchy, impartial power controls all

State of Nature

People get along and are social; it is a type of society in his

opinion. There is a sense of justice in the state of nature.

People know they ought to obey others rights. People are

rational; they would not create a government that makes them

worse off than in the TSN.

Nature of Man

People have same moral equity

Government

Even though things in the state of nature are great

a government is needed because;

- People may disagree over property

- There is no written law only natural law

- Humans may not respect others rights though they know they ought to

Natural Rights in Nature

Rights to life, liberty and property. Property is gained when labor

is mixed into it.

Government

Believed in a democratic system must be developed to protect

natural rights. People will in turn support it. Leaders are chosen

through a majority vote. Every person has moral equity so every

person counts as a vote.

Historical Influence

Wrote during Parliament revolt against king in England

State of Nature

People get along in the state of nature, society corrupts them.

One compares himself to others and jealousy and envy result.

Nature of Man

We are all born good. We feel pity for fellow man. We also have

self love. One must have self-respect to have morals. In society

self-love becomes conceit and pity is turned to joy.

Natural Rights in Nature

Brotherhood, Liberty and Equality - In Society- Brotherhood,

liberty and equality

Government

Believed in a direct democracy must be formed

Historical Influence

Wrote for the French Revolution which failed (Ideas were to

general)

Will

A perversion of "majority rules"; What the majority votes is either

what you voted for or you realize you were wrong or that you

actually wanted what was voted upon. Therefore having everyone

vote the same.

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