The state of war arises only when two men desire the same thing

Evidence

From this equality of ability, ariseth equality of hope in the attaining of our Ends. And therefore if any two men desire the same thing, which neverthelesse they cannot both enjoy, they become enemies; and in the way to their End, (which is principally their owne conservation, and sometimes their delectation only,) endeavor to destroy, or subdue one another” (ch. 13, 87; emphasis added). — Gil Anidjar, The Jew, the Arab, 366 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: The state of nature and state of war are distinct conditions — John Locke, Second Treatise of Government, 27; Equal men who desire the same scarce thing become enemies; Scarcity from equal ability and shared desire makes any two men enemies. — Gil Anidjar, The Jew, the Arab: A History of the…, 366

Broader Connections

• Scarcity from equal ability and shared desire makes any two men enemies. #corroborates (0.95) — Gil Anidjar, The Jew, the Arab, 366