To find happiness Aristotle states that we must live a virtuous life, between vices, choosing neither excess nor deficiency. This definition of virtue forms the basis of how we will go about our daily activities. Instead of choosing activities b

In his works Hobbes discusses the natural condition of human beings, which is war. He continues into this by stating that society originates out of fear and self-interest, rather then of feeling of companionship towards other people. Once stating this he goes on to speak of the laws of nature, which are provided to counteract the rights of man, which would provide for a state of war. In these laws of nature he says that all men should seek peace, and must enter into covenants with other men giving up there natural right to all things. In doing this we hope to enter into a state of peace, which will in turn lead to self-preservation.

In conclusion, Hobbes would answer the question, why be moral, with the answer of self-preservation. Through moral obligations of giv

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