The Soldier as Conscientious Objector

Introduction

Thomas Hobbes has mentioned two feasible expectations to the rule he propagates. The former one implies on the ones who volunteer themselves and in turn receive proper payment. The second feasible expectation emerges when the state defense needs help of those in the country who can 'bear' arms in the times of need. However, none of his expectations appears to be consistent with his general theory. According to Whitman (pp.87-93), Hobbes theory imposes on a soldier who would ever enroll himself in the military has inherits the obligation to enter the battle and not run away without ...