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- Because both individuals are hedonistic or self-interested, when resources are scarce,
they will be led into conflict with one another--each wishing to acquire and accumulate
resources, even at the expense of the other.
- However, because these individuals are rational, they can consider what is really in
their self-interest during times of conflict. They will realize that although their
freedom is a good worth keeping, a degree of security and cooperation is also necessary
for a happy life. Such security is only possible if both individuals agree to
restrict their freedom--to promise not to hurt or threaten others. Thus, the reason
of both individuals leads them to make rational promises with one another, and creates
peace.
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