A Comparison of Hobbes, Rousse

was compassionate for the man and sympathized with him. Hobbes would say that man would be thinking the question in his head, "What will I get in return, and is it worth me doing it?" If it is not, then man will not help his neighbor and give food. Even acts of kindness such as charity; Hobbes would say that they are done because they make the individual feel good for doing something else, or it allows for others to look upon that person with esteem. Both the former and the latter are personal benefits.
             Rousseau believes that in order for peace and order to be in a society, compassion and natural kindness for others are essential. Man has these natural qualities and therefore is able to live in peace. Hobbes argues that man doesn't care that he is living i
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