HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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He believed people were selfish and wicked
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He believed people were good
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He believed people could learn from theirmistakes
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He believed people were spiritual beings
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Detailed explanation-1: -The points of contrast between the two thinkers are upheld in their concept of human nature. Hobbes depicted that human beings are egoistic, selfish and quarrelsome. While on the contrary Locke believed that human beings are altruistic, selfless, peace loving and good.
Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, Hobbes had a somewhat negative view of human nature, while Locke’s perspective on human nature was more positive.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did John Locke’s beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes? Locke believed that people are naturally reasonable, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally selfish.
Detailed explanation-4: -Locke also disagreed with Hobbes about the social contract. For him, it was not just an agreement among the people, but between them and the sovereign (preferably a king). According to Locke, the natural rights of individuals limited the power of the king.
Detailed explanation-5: -Locke and Hobbes both share a vision of the social contract as instrumental in a state’s political stability. However, their respective philosophies were informed by a starkly contrasting vision of human nature.