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"Humans feel pity for others in distress because they fear the same will happen to themselves"
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Why do we feel pity toward others according to Thomas Hobbes?
We are afraid their misfortune might happen to us.
What has the author THOMAS HEYD written?
THOMAS HEYD has written: 'ENCOUNTERING NATURE: TOWARD AN ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE'
What has the author J Mark Thomas written?
J. Mark Thomas has written: 'Toward a theonomous technology'
What are john proctor attitudes toward his land?
In Act I, John and Giles Corey get into an argument with Thomas Putnam about his land. According to John and Giles, Putnam claims that he owns land that does not belong to him.
What were Thomas Hobbes philosophical ideas?
Hobbes spanned a number of Philosophical doctrines, all loosely based around his basic Empiricism. He was a materialist, in the scientific tradition of the time believing all that could be knowable, and therfore all that could be discussed, was a material object. This means that he is also a sensationalist - that ideas are only material things, and result from the actions of the external world on the senses. This means he rejects metaphysical ideas, and this arguably includes God.In terms of his political theories, Hobbes is one of the original Social Contract Theorists, positing that governance is justified through the agreement of men toward happiness, and away from an animalistic life Hobbes called 'The State Of Nature'. His ideal governance is Monarchical and highly regulated - a state we may now call totalitarian.
What was Thomas Jefferson's attitude toward the antifederalists?
He agreed with their call for a bill of rights.
What is aggression theory?
Aggression theory suggests that aggressive behavior is innate and serves a biological function. It posits that aggression is driven by factors such as genetics, hormones, and brain functioning. This theory also considers environmental influences that can exacerbate or reduce aggressive tendencies.
What was Jefferson's attitude towards the federalists economic programs?
Thomas Jefferson agreed with the Federalist's economic programs. Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States of America.
What important contributions did Thomas Jefferson make toward the revolution?
Wrote the declaration of independence
Why is important Thomas pain?
He moved the colonists toward revolution by writing Common Sense
How do you express joy in your lives and toward others?
By sharing your love of god.
What has the author Thomas W Ross written?
Thomas W. Ross has written: 'Movements toward free trade and domestic market performance with imperfect competition'
