"Hobbes Won"

And so, as another term comes to an end, the smoke clears and… the winner is…?

I’ll give you a hint: it starts with “Hob”, ends with “bes” and it beat your sorry Metaphysical arguments into oblivion.
But, really, it was an uphill battle for the Metaphysicals who, through dark storms and even darker nights, open seas and fierce battles, fought valiantly and – oh, who am I kidding?

Here’s the real rundown:

The Metaphysical side of this debate started off strong or... well, at least talkative, though entirely insubstantial (kind of like their arguments). While making up evidence in the form of “faith as a sense”, the best thing about their claims was undoubtedly the “Nice use of block quotes.” From poetry to free will and finally to the state based on the eternal love of God, the Metaphysicals were unable to shake their delusions and leave their unrealistic and impractical love state behind.
Ultimately, it seems like it has all come down to practicality. Which side is the most viable in the real world (and, note, we’re talking about this world - you know… reality - and not some love-fest hippie fantasy)? After all, theories, claims and philosophies are all well and good, but if they have absolutely no bearing in that little thing called reality, which the Metaphysicals seem to enjoy disregarding, what is the purpose of them? I’m sure one would say that they give us perspective and I would heartily agree. This debate has certainly given perspective to the Metaphysical way of thinking as, through its unconvincing arguments, has reaffirmed the essentiality and importance of the viable Hobbesian state.

So, what more is there to say?

Nothing much except, to quote Professor O’s mantra of the course, “Hobbes won.”