Phil Notes: Hobbes 4/11-16
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10 Terms
Friendship
A bond between individuals based on mutual trust, support, and companionship.
Selfishness in Friendship
The act of forming relationships primarily for personal gain or benefit.
Altruism
Actions aimed at benefiting others rather than oneself, contrasting with egoism.
Egoism
The belief that self-interest should be the primary motivation for one's actions.
Political (from Hobbes' perspective)
Refers to being fit for society through education, not inherently political creatures.
Polis
Greek term for city, relating to living in a society or community.
Social Nature of Humans
Humans are inherently social beings who thrive in communities and societies.
Book of Genesis
The biblical account of the creation of Adam and Eve, emphasizing the importance of companionship and social connections.
Christians' View of God
Includes imagery of divine figures and belief in the Holy Trinity, distinguishing it from other religions.
Arguments Against Egoism
Critiques of the belief that self-sacrifice and altruism are incompatible with egoistic motivations.
