Hey dudes/dudettes,
I'm working on a short paper for class right now, the topic being the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and Peter Kropotkin. Basically, their views on human nature are the opposite (Hobbes thinks we are inherently asocial and apolitical, while Kropotkin thinks that individuals work for the benefit of others). For those of you who have read parts of Leviathan and/or Mutual Aid, I was wondering if you had any input to add. It would certainly help me with my paper, in which I am gonna basically compare/contrast the two since their ideas seem to be pretty linear.

I personally think I agree with Hobbes, because I think it is fear of violence (from the state) that causes us live in peace. However, I also agree with Kropotkin in regards to how we do also act for the mutual benefit of the community sometimes (think post-disaster scenarios, Neighborhood Watch, etc..). Anyways, any input would be helpful.

Cheers,
Greek