... using natural equality, he suggested "nature hath made men so equal in the faculties of body and mind"2, however Hobbes does accept differences in speed and reactions. Hobbes continues with the theme of equality in his state of nature, "the difference between man, and man is not so considerable"3. Meanwhile Locke turns to preservation and natural laws, the following quote shows Locke's belief in God and all things natural "God, has given the earth to the children of man"4. Therefore it is the duty of mankind to uphold natural law in the state of nature. The reason behind this was that Locke believed natural law to come from the heart and more importantly from God. Locke's views were simple, they were fundamentally based around "be like, you'd like to be done by". In Locke's state of nature he recognises the law of reason where there is no subordination, more compromise, ...

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