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state of nature

/steɪt əv ˈneɪtʃər/

Traducción: Concepto filosófico que describe la condición hipotética de la humanidad antes del establecimiento de una sociedad organizada, gobierno o leyes, usado a menudo en teoría política para discutir los derechos naturales y el contrato social.

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/steɪt əv ˈneɪtʃər/C1formalpolitical
  • esConcepto filosófico que describe la condición hipotética de la humanidad antes del establecimiento de una sociedad organizada, gobierno o leyes, usado a menudo en teoría política para discutir los derechos naturales y el contrato social.

A philosophical concept describing the hypothetical condition of humanity before the establishment of organized society, government, or laws, often used in political theory to discuss natural rights and social contracts.

  1. Philosophical conceptC1formal

    A hypothetical condition of humanity before the establishment of organized society and government, often discussed in political philosophy.

    esestado de naturaleza

    • Hobbes described the state of nature as a war of all against all.
    • Locke believed the state of nature was governed by natural law.
    • Rousseau argued that the state of nature was a peaceful and solitary existence.
  2. Undeveloped or wild conditionB2formal

    The condition of something in its original, unaltered, or wild state, without human influence.

    esEstado natural

    • The island was preserved in its state of nature.
    • The garden was left to return to a state of nature.
    • They explored the forest in its pristine state of nature.