In chapter 13, Hobbes covers 3 major points: competition, distrust, and glory.
Competition: Hobbes makes the point that if two people want the same thing, both obviously cannot have it so will become enemies trying to obtain it. If one man has gained a nice house and land through hard work, he will have invaders trying to get what he has without working for it as he has done. This is true in the world today. Competition is very powerful, but I think the one who wants it the most will ultimately win.
Distrust: Hobbes states in this section that some people are not happy with having enough material wealth or safety and power, they are hungry for more. These people will go beyond necessary actions to make sure there is no competition with anyone else around them. I don't think this will bring any long term happiness or satisfaction, only restlessness trying to make sure that no one exists that can harm or out do them. I don't think this is possible.
Glory: There is no higher wish of men than to have all the power and glory and for the people around them to see them as great as they see themselves, and they will go to whatever lengths to make this true. I feel like this isn't as true now, because even though we all want bigger better things, we know in the back of our heads that there will always be someone who has a bigger car or nicer phone that thinks they are better than you because of it.
for competition, whoever wants it most have the mental edge and will probably end up with whatever the object is they are fighting over, but also I'd take into consideration who has genetic superiority and more friends with the same interest
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the fact that you directly addressed each point with your own thoughts. Good post!
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