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When Things Fall Apart (Throwback)

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Hierarchy and Violence: Hobbes vs Rousseau

In this chapter, the value and necessity of hierarchical structures are explored, along with the violence imposed by authorities. Contrasting viewpoints of Hobbes and Rousseau are discussed, and evidence from modern anthropology and archaeology is presented to determine who was more right.

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