The law of nature allows us to regulate our own action, but also allows each to regulate others: if some people violate this natural law, each and every one of us can put ourselves in the position of a judge and punish the offender
laws to control the state of nature
critics argue that human beings act based on their passions and desires rather than reason.
such as Hobbes
individuals own themselves and their bodies, which gives them freedom.
right to your own body only, not others
the laws of nature, which forbid us from harming others or their property, provide a form of order in the state of nature.
property is accepted into normal life, compared to life
humans are essentially rational beings and can live in peace with each other without a strong government.
more optimistic view of human nature, but still focused on rationality and reason (enlightenment values).
Locke believed that humans could live peacefully with each other and regulate themselves according to natural laws, even without a governing power
state of nature isn't necessarily needing to be solved by bringing in a common power