Creative Essay Paper
Gentian Artaksi
The following is a transcript of a televised debate between
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, as seen on November 24, 2093, via
Time~Warp Broadcasting Inc.
COM: Television commentator
MED: Mediator of the debate
HOB: Thomas Hobbes
LOC: John Locke
Debate # 3
Hobbes vs Locke
November 24, 2093
COM: Good evening and welcome to the third debate of our seven
debate series featuring some of the most prominent theorists of all
time. Last week, via Time~Warp's exclusive satellite system, we got
a first hand taste of the famous Hart - Devlin debate. This week,
as promised, we are privileged to be the first to witness what
promises to be one of the great debates of all time.
First, let me introduce an "English philosopher, born in
Malmesbury, and educated at Magdalen Hall, University of Oxford."
Over his years he associated with numerous noted thinkers,
including Galileo and Descartes.
English: Thomas Hobbes Македонски: То...
English: Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)
English: Thomas Hobbes Македонски: То...His works include, Leviathan, Or
the Matter, and Power of Commonwealth Ecclesiastic and Civil.
Please welcome Thomas Hobbes.
Debating with Hobbes is another "English philosopher, born in
the village of Wringtom, Somerset, and educated at the University
of Oxford." Historically, he has attacked the theories of divine
rights of kings, and those of Thomas Hobbes. His most notable work,
Two Treatises of Civil Government, along with On Politics and
Education, are considered among the most important pieces of
literature on political theory. It gives me great pleasure to
introduce John Locke.
For the benefit of those who have not been following our
series, today's debate will follow the usual format. First the
mediator will ask a question or pose a statement. One debater will
respond to this question or statement, the other will then be given
time to rebut any points made. The second...