John Locke Vs Thomas Hobbs

  If i were to take sides in some debate that took place in the 1670's between both John Locke and Thomas Hobbs, i would take John Locke. Simply because as raw and undeveloped his argument it is, it's more hopeful than what Thomas Hobbs argument. Even though Thomas Hobbs argument is completely true, he in the end isn't offering any promising solutions that would help people out in the end. All I'm saying is if they guy is talking about tyranny and downfall, he should at least do something about it. Also its John Locke who by far has influenced his idea's far enough to reach this nation's ear. Thereby also influencing many other countries who were moving towards independence.
    Thomas Hobbs was no doubt an individualist much like John Locke, but he lacked ultimately finding and fixing the problems that individualism caused to many. Then John Locke came up with the "social contract" which was his solution that said it was necessary to sacrifice to certain rights and power's to maintain social order by the law. But those who are governed have a say on which set of rules they are governed by. This makes all the difference. In the end John Locke puts out a better argument, which is why i would take his side.