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state of nature

/steɪt əv ˈneɪtʃər/

Traduction: État hypothétique de l'humanité avant l'établissement d'une société organisée, d'un gouvernement ou de lois, souvent utilisé en théorie politique pour discuter des droits naturels et du contrat social.

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/steɪt əv ˈneɪtʃər/C1formalpolitical
  • frÉtat hypothétique de l'humanité avant l'établissement d'une société organisée, d'un gouvernement ou de lois, souvent utilisé en théorie politique pour discuter des droits naturels et du contrat 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.

    frétat de nature

    • 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.

    frétat de nature

    • 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.