"From this fundamental law of nature, by which men are commanded to endeavor peace, is derived this second law: that a man be willing, when others are too, as far-forth, as for peace, and defence of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself."
The first fundamental law to which Hobbes referred in this passage can be paraphrased as __________.
A) accept the state of nature, which is a war of every man against every other man
B) everyone ought to seek peace whenever possible, otherwise war
C) do unto others as you would have them do unto you
D) the mutual transferring of right

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Hobbes is referring to the fundamental law of nature that commands men to endeavor peace whenever possible, otherwise war. This is in contrast to the state of nature, which is characterized by conflict and war of every man against every other man.

"From This Fundamental Law of Nature, by Which Men Are