Explain What Hobbes Means When He Says, "A Law of Nature

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Essay

Explain what Hobbes means when he says, "A law of nature is a precept or general rule found out by reason, by which a man is forbidden to do that which is destructive of his life, or takes away the means of preserving the same; and to omit that by which he thinks it may be best preserved." Do you agree with Hobbes? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that provides the basis for the sensory input that is ultimately processed by the sensory receptors.

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from a stimulus that directly interacts with sensory receptors, such as the light patterns seen by the eyes.

Phi Phenomenon

A visual illusion in which stationary objects shown in rapid succession appear to be in motion.

Pragnanz

A principle of Gestalt psychology suggesting that individuals will perceive and interpret complex images in the simplest form possible.