Thomas Hobbes' Beliefs of Human Nature

I completely agree with the ideas that Tommy and Colby have given. I do not believe that by human nature and the way that they are built, humans are able to live in a state of nature without some type of government to rule them, and are dangerous if left without one. In Thomas Hobbes' Of Commonwealth, he states the specific reasons that this is impossible for humans, yet capable by other beings such as bees and ants. Humans in nature, have immensely different qualities than those of bees and ants, which cause them to be dangerous when left without some sort of government. Ants and bees do not hold the ability to communicate the ideas that humans can, nor do they have the emotions and intelligence that humans carry, which gives them the ability to live in this state of nature peacefully. I agree with Hobbes' idea that if left to a state of nature, the qualities that humans hold would bring about their ruin and lead to chaos. However, if ruled through some sort of government to overall ensure peace and security, humans would be able to eventually achieve the greater good and live in a state of protection and order. This community governed by law is referred to by Hobbes as a Commonwealth. I also think that the example of Somalia made by Colby is a great reference for this discussion. It perfectly shows exactly what a state with little or no government and what people living in a state of nature, would come to if left to it. It shows how people do need some structure of government overall, to lead them in the direction of the greater good.