1. Morality - Political and Social Thought
... it, which obliges every one, and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind that no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions" (Locke, 451). This defines Locke's moral logic, if nature has allowed individuals to be independent and fend for themselves, they must be allowed to do that in a society as a result. This is ... the significant differences Hobbes states is, men have the freedom and liberty to do what as they wish, but "within the bounds of the law of nature" (Locke, 451). This shows the main difference between Hobbes and Locke. The basis of morali...
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