1. Carl Sagan said that “each human being is a superbly constructed astonishingly compact, self-ambulatory computer.” In what respects is this similar to Hobbes’ view? In what respects does it differ?...

1. Carl Sagan said that “each human being is a superbly constructed astonishingly compact, self-ambulatory computer.” In what respects is this similar to Hobbes’ view? In what respects does it differ?

2. Must a materialist philosophy like Hobbes’ take a pessimistic view of human beings?