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Its clear corruption exists. The two theorists just have different ideas as to where it originates. Hobbes centers his beliefs on the presumption that nature determines one's character, while Locke believes that this is determined by nurture.
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Nature gives us inherent traits which nurture modifies.
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I think corruption is in line with dishonesty only. Corruption has nothing to do with honesty.
Honest can be no way corrupt...as I know meaning of honesty.
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Dishonesty is the corruption of honesty.
As an interesting aside, the rulers of Myanmar have rejected aid for it's devastated populace because they fear the loss of power (as commonly suggested).
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state weakness is a state's inability to address the needs of most of its citizens.
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I think the basic premise is flawed. I don't think it's about the state's "ability" but, rather, it's desire. I'm sure that they are able, just not willing.
Actually, I think that state weakness would lead to the dissolution of corruption. I think it goes like this:
Corruption leads to state weakness which diminishes corruption which leads to state strength which increases corruption...a never ending cycle.