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From Natural Politics to Social Contract in the History of Ideas, with Simon Kennedy

The Social Contract Research Podcast

CHAPTER

Contrasting Views on Self-Preservation

This chapter examines the differing perspectives of self-preservation as articulated by Hobbes and Locke, highlighting Locke's focus on collective humanity versus Hobbes' individualism. The discussion also introduces Tocqueville's views on equality within political society and concludes with an announcement for a seminar on Michel Serre's philosophy.

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