Plato and Hobbes have similar philosophies for which one could compare regarding their theories in "The Republic," and "The Leviathan.... Hobbes uses three principles as to what drives humans to be so hurtful and negative in society because of their human nature: Competition, Diffidence and Glory (Leviathan). Competition is what makes men invade for gain; the second is what makes them fight for safety; and glory is what makes them push for reputation (Leviathan). ... When comparing "The Republic" and "The Leviathan," Plato and Hobbes have some significant dif...

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Chapter 13 of Thomas Hobbes "Leviathan"" begins with Hobbes comparing man's characteristics. ... His 1651 book Leviathan  established  the social contract  theory, which turned out to be the foundation of later Western political philosophy. ... Thomas Hobbes argues in his essay, "Leviathan, " that abiding by morality's limits on our conduct helps us to achieve our goals. ... This sovereign is the head of the Leviathan, and will create laws, act as judge, and defend the peace. ... And if this is possible to create a Leviathan society that Hobbes proposes, then everyone in the com...

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As Thomas Hobbes stated in Leviathan, " during the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that condition which is called war, and such a war as is of every man against every man." ...

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But in order to have this sense of "safety" one needs to have their leviathan, such as a king or government that can uphold the "laws" that are created between the people. ... However, in order to make sure that we don't just say that we won't steal and then steal each others stuff, we would need our leviathan, our mutual friend "Frank." ...

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