Political theories of Hobbes

Once one considers the political theories of Hobbes and Rousseau it is apparent that Hobbes’ theory is far more optimistic in regards to human potential for civilization. Were Rousseau sees inherent inequality in man that apparently only increases when man enters civil society Hobbes believes man is inherently equal, and that is the basis of equality not inequality that leads man to enter civil society. “Government and its laws provide for the security and well-being …

…community and gain them back through civil society- civil rights, civil liberties, civil authority. As we change into society we move from natural creatures to civil creatures and from this we form language and reason. According to Rousseau we enter society as equals but inequalities become more apparent as civil problems cause people to look at one another differently. Inequalities become important only when civil society recognizes it. The greatest of these inequalities is property