“The right of nature is the liberty each man hath to use his own power as he will himself for the preservation of his own nature that is to say of his own life”
— Thomas Hobbes
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Everyone has the natural freedom to use their abilities to protect their own life. Imagine you are stranded in a forest. You can use your skills and whatever resources you find to survive because it’s your basic right. This right means you can do what you need to stay safe and alive. For example, if you are hungry, you have the right to find food. If you feel threatened, you can defend yourself. This principle is about having the freedom to take care of yourself and make decisions that help you survive and stay well.
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Human nature Individual liberty Moral philosophy Natural rights Personal freedom Philosophy Self-governance Self-preservation State of nature Thomas hobbesFEATURED QUOTES
