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Jun 2014
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Episode #026 ... Thomas Hobbes pt. 1 - T...

STEPHEN WEST
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On this episode of the podcast, we learn about Thomas Hobbes. We first ask ourselves what it would be like to live in a society with no laws or government, much like the scenario depicted in The Purge. Next, we question whether or not humans are inherently selfish and how this affects the way we relate to each other. Finally, we find out why society needs a ... Show More
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