... become in conflict with each other, security is not possible. However, fear and reason, two natural feelings, permit humans to flee the ruthless state of nature. Natural humans want to escape in fear of their lives, and are able to do so by reason. It is also through reason that humans provide the basis for creating a foundation of society and peace ... . This is what causes the state of nature to be rampant with violence, death and fear. However, Hobbes seems to contradict himself by stating that in order for humans to escape the state of nature, they use reason. The problem lies in the...

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