criticism of natural law and idea of synderesis

Leviathan - English philosopher

‘why does the government exist’

state of nature

man before government

basic human instinct - synderesis

humans naturally want to do good

‘covenants, without the sword, are but words and of no strength to secure a man at all’

‘life in (the state of nature) is nasty, brutish, and short’

surrender some rights to be safe

vs aquinas

do good and avoid evil vs humans are naturally selfish and will be trying to dominate

examples:

war ‘power for the sake of power’

tax evasion

bats have a fast metabolism - regurgitate food into others’ mouths

capitalism