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The Hobbesian state was intended to secure the conditions of life, even a highly civilized and cultivated life but one calculated in terms of self-interest and risk avoidance.

霍布斯眼中的国家旨在,保护人民的生命财产安全,即使是那些虽开化有教养却是为一己私利的人,也应当受到国家的保护。

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but I feel that it is in his or her best interest to end their life.

但我感觉结束他的生命最符合他的利益。

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I can understand why there is a government, state interest in protecting life

我明白为什么政府以保护生命为国家利益，

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