The Social Contract: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau
Exploring theories of the social contract (e.g., Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau) and the origin of political authority and legitimate government.
Key Questions
- Compare the different conceptions of the 'state of nature' proposed by social contract theorists.
- Analyze how the social contract justifies the authority of the state.
- Evaluate the conditions under which citizens might be justified in rebelling against the state.
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