Philosophy Thomas Hobbes <Tab/>Hobbes' theory has been read by philosophers throughout the years, as has Rousseau's, who is right? Is anyone? Hobbes' beliefs are comparable to Rousseau's, both make valid points but in my mind Hobbes has the stronger argument. Hobbes has a stronger and more accurate view on the state of nature whereas Rousseau's view is very optimistic and unrealistic. Hobbes' view on a state of nature where everyman …
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…at the time. But many of his ideas although they were created from his time, they can be translated and compared to the world we live in today. Human nature is the same except for the extreme violence and literal bloodshed I see many similarities. It's a man eat man world out there where only the strong survive which I see Hobbes explaining in his theory. Works Cited: -Hobbes, Thomas, Leviathan, N.Y. Penguin Books, 1968