Comparing Hobbes and Locke on the State of Nature

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Analyze the concept of the state of nature by first reviewing the material on Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Consider their discussion of life in the state of nature. Do you find their arguments convincing? Construct your answer into the following 2 parts:
Part 1: In a paragraph of at least 150 words, discuss whether Hobbes or Locke gave a more convincing picture of life without government in the state of nature.
What does this mean?
Are these issues in conflict?
In your opinion, are there any other important issues that should receive equal weight?

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