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Jurisprudence Hobbes

Hi,

Just wondering if someone could help me understand the difference between ‘nature of laws’ and ‘Laws of Nature’?

What I understand is that the Laws of Nature are fundamental laws that everyone should inherently follow, e.g. seek peace. Is that a correct understanding?

So what exactly would the nature of law be for Hobbes? Is it just the idea that laws are commands by a sovereign?

If anyone could clarify the difference, I’d greatly appreciate that.
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Original post by Najma-noor
Hi,

Just wondering if someone could help me understand the difference between ‘nature of laws’ and ‘Laws of Nature’?

What I understand is that the Laws of Nature are fundamental laws that everyone should inherently follow, e.g. seek peace. Is that a correct understanding?

So what exactly would the nature of law be for Hobbes? Is it just the idea that laws are commands by a sovereign?

If anyone could clarify the difference, I’d greatly appreciate that.

Hi,

Just boosting this. If anyone could clarify this for me, I’d be very grateful.

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