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Exploring Hobbesian Philosophy and Social Contract Theory
This chapter delves into the intriguing and unique perspectives of Thomas Hobbes on social contracts and the nature of the state, examining his power theory of money. It discusses how later philosophers tried to contain the radical implications of Hobbes' theories and contrasts them with Locke's views on self-ownership and public sovereignty.