While Hobbes perceives human nature to be egocentric and apolitical, Kropotkin perceives a prominent ideology of human nature to be a way for societies to collaborate for the benefit of others. In this paper, I will refute Hobbes’ argument against social preservation by showing that SOMETHING
Hobbes’ view on human nature is pessimistically illustrated as “… war of every man against every man …” (page 14). He argues that, in the state of nature, man is selfishly motivated; only interested in promoting their own self-interests by acquiring greater power. Hobbes denotes that the nature of man accommodates violent tendancies, for a constant battle for power and wealth. I find this claim untenable as I believe violence is a nurtured behavior, not
Hobbes’ view on human nature is pessimistically illustrated as “… war of every man against every man …” (page 14). He argues that, in the state of nature, man is selfishly motivated; only interested in promoting their own self-interests by acquiring greater power. Hobbes denotes that the nature of man accommodates violent tendancies, for a constant battle for power and wealth. I find this claim untenable as I believe violence is a nurtured behavior, not