absolute depot could establish such a state. However, Machiavelli knew that this would destroy civic freedom. He hoped for a free, independent, nation in which civic rights were cherished and the independence of each individual guaranteed. The ruler had the right to use any means necessary including, force, deceit, or breach of moral law. All in all, he wanted to create a nation that is less corrupt. 4. What is Grotius' view?Grotius was a leader of the aristocratic party in Holland who developed the theory of absolutism. He believed that man had natural rights not even God could interfere with. These natural rights are limited by positive law, which results from man's agreement to live in groups. We give up natural rights in order to live as a state. The state is a result of the free agreement of its members. 5. Compare Nietzsche and Locke.Nietzsche and Locke also had very opposite views from each other. Locke was more for democracy. Nietzsche believed that there was no use for equality or any democracy. The will to power is his dominant idea. In the struggle of the universe, this will to power is expressed. The most powerful wins and deserves it. If others are weaker and unable to survive that is good. The weak should be destroyed to make room for the strong. Slavery to him seems perfectly natural and women should not have the same rights as men. Since inequality is a characteristic of nature and the natural state of man, it is unnatural to replace it with forced equality. Locke opposed that the natural state of man was one of war and self-seeking. He was opposed to the divine right of kings. The original state of all men is one of freedom and equality. No one has the right to take away a man's life, liberty, or possessions. The original nature of man is that of peace, good will and mutual assistance. The main purpose of law is to preserve the social group. He divided the powers of government into the legislative and executive branc...
