Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Thomas Hobbes, Rationality, Materialism
4 Sep 2017
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Felicity: continual success in achieving the objects we desire. Power: what means do i have to get future needs. Equality: we are all in trouble in the state of natura. Scarcity: we want to achieve felicity, but there is only so much out there. Uncertainty: we cannot trust other people in the state of nature. Lack of trust: safety, even if you have a lot, someone may come and take it. Glory: reputation, want to keep and fulfil your reputation. Fundamental law: seek peace, if you can get it. Second law: lay down natural right, if others do too. It is rational for individuals to attack others. It is rational for the collective to seek peace. State provides assurance that laws of nature will be followed. Nash: the (cid:271)est result (cid:272)o(cid:373)es fro(cid:373) e(cid:448)eryo(cid:374)e doi(cid:374)g (cid:449)hat"s (cid:271)est for hi(cid:373)self a(cid:374)d the group. Equality: nobody has a conscious to kill each other. Law of nature: god has the right to do things.
