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Rousseau v. Hobbes on Human Nature

Name: Anonymous 2007-12-05 18:43

I have an essay on this topic which I have rewritten about 5 times - consistently getting a C. This is what I have so far. Correct, elaborate, elucidate please.  (H=Hobbes, R=Rousseau)

H: people driven by their passions
R: ???

H: human nature is a problem to be solved with a proper government
R: human nature is good; government should not restrain it

H: restrict man's passions
R: preserve natural freedom

I am so lost in how to compare. If there is a knowledgeable gentleman who is willing to dedicate some time to this, I will reward you in some way.

Name: Anonymous 2007-12-06 1:34

>>8
Oh, well nothing really - The evidence suggests the contrary really.
Humans, by nature, are greedy, petulant little shits.
Just observing the day to day goings on of the world is proof enough of this and that they do in fact need policing or they'll pillage and murder till someone puts their rapacious ass down.

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