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Locke and Hobbes run two different countries. Locke talks to Hobbes because Locke wants to move to his country. Reading their competing arguments, what would be discussed if they were to meet about Lock coming over to live with Hobbes?

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This solution involves information regarding two philosophers, Locke and Hobbes. It contains personal notes that denote brainstorming competing arguments and what would be discussed if Locke were to discussing the proposal to live with Hobbes. The explanation is provided in 200 words.

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Problem: Locke and Hobbes run two different countries. Locke talks to Hobbes because Locke wants to move to his country. Reading their competing arguments, what would be discussed if they were to meet about lock coming over to live with Hobbes?

As you briefly assess their competing arguments and what would be discussed if they were to meet about Locke coming over to live with Hobbes, Hobbes would like be more direct. Since Hobbes asserted ...

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