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Contrast this with Locke’s view, where a moral law exists even without a government, but "inconveniences" (like the lack of an impartial judge) eventually make the State of Nature untenable. 3. Justifying the State Introduction to Political Philosophy- Jonathan ...
Mention a common critique Wolff explores—that pure utilitarianism might allow for the sacrifice of innocent individuals for the "greater good". 5. Conclusion If you'd prefer a different focus, you can
While Hobbes and Locke offer vastly different visions of human life without government (the "State of Nature"), both ultimately conclude that a centralized state is necessary to ensure human flourishing, though they differ on the legitimate extent of that state's power. 2. The State of Nature: Hobbes vs. Locke The State of Nature: Hobbes vs