

The Social Contract | Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau | Keyword
5 snips Mar 26, 2024
Dive into the contrasting views of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau on the social contract! Explore Hobbes' call for a powerful sovereign versus Locke's belief in natural order and consent. Discover how Locke influenced American laws, especially around self-defense and property rights. Delve into Rousseau's thoughts on societal consent and the delicate balance between individual freedom and governance. This engaging discussion reveals the evolution of societal structures and human nature through the lens of these foundational philosophers.
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Social Contract Theory
- Social contract theory describes how people agree to live together peacefully.
- These agreements, though not literally signed, ensure mutual benefits for everyone involved.
Hobbes' Leviathan
- Hobbes believed people escape nature's chaos by ceding some liberties for peace under a sovereign.
- This sovereign, individual or group, upholds rules and maintains order in society.
Locke's View on Nature and Society
- Locke agreed with some of Hobbes' ideas, but he believed nature has inherent order and laws.
- People form societies to better protect their freedoms and property.