Sovereignty (in Hobbes's philosophy) [ Political & Moral philosophy / Philosophy ]
… are born in Infancy, are born unapt for Society. Many also (perhaps most men) either through defect of minde, or want of education remain unfit during the whole course of their lives; yet have Infants, as well as those of riper years, an humane nature; wherefore Man is made fit for Society not by Nature, but by Education.’ (see aforementioned annotation). Social behaviour is therefore constructed; it is not a question of … the effect of civil laws. The political guarantee of trust can only be enforced by covenants of the sword, and through education that favours sociable qualities over pride, which fosters a state of war. A fifth law of nature, is …
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