What does "Homo Homini Lupus" Really mean, not just a translation but the meaning of the proverb?

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2007-09-22 10:48:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy

It means that people tend to form gangs/factions/groups (like a wolf) and they use the group to prey upon other groups/factions/gangs.

2007-09-22 13:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Fortis cadere cedere non potest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It means that people have a tendancy to be predatory towards other people.

Doug

2007-09-22 11:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it means that people can be like wolves --hunters, in a way. Or ruthless, to other people.

2007-09-22 11:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

"Man is a wolf to man."

2007-09-22 11:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋