Both John Locke and Thomas Hobbes (and almost every other political philosopher) start their discussion from a state of nature. Locke’s state is one of liberty and love. Hobbes’ is a state of fear and war. However, both opine that government is instituted in order to securitize property and peace. For Hobbes, the state of [...]
The Idealist
An exploration of how things, perhaps, ought to be.
