Hobbes is describing the State of nature, or life "before government." In this quote, he depicts the natural condition of humanity as one of conflict and competition, where individuals act solely based on their own reason to survive amidst a constant state of war against one another.
This is a quote from Hobbes' Leviathan:
“And because the condition of man . . . is a condition of war of every one against every one, in which case every one is governed by his own reason, and there is nothing he can make use of that may not be a help [for] him in preserving his life against his enemies..."
What is Hobbes describing here?
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Separation of powers, how gov'ts must divide power to not become corrupt.
Social contract theory, how we all must cooperate to survive.
Natural rights, how all humans deserve certain things.
State of nature, or life "before government".
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