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its either 1. a monarch has absolute power 2. the state of nature is a peaceful and harmonious 3. political authority should be shared by the monarch and representatives of the people 4. citizens have a right to revolt. not sure which one of those 4 though.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoHobbes believes that a strong ruler is necessary to maintain order in a society (the Leviathon). Rousseau in 'The Social Contract' gives an account of a civil society that generates good citizens through a democratic education.
When the society is first forming however, the people lack these qualities and so a "Lawgiver" steps into power to teach them. This dictatorial figure relinquishes power after his task is complete. As opposed to Hobbes's account where he remains in power forever.
Also both Hobbes and Rousseau are social contract theorists and so the consent of the governed is necessary to legitimize a political society. For Hobbes people merely consent to being ruled whereas Rousseau believes the 'general will' of the people should decide the structure of society.
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∙ 12y agoa state exists to serve the will of the people
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Social Contract Theory was advocated by?
Hobbes, Locke Rousseau
Which of these statements would enightement thinker john Locke most likely have agreed with?
jean jacque rousseau
What is the principle of popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty arose from the Enlightenment teaching of Rousseau, Hobbes and Locke. It comes from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Compare and contrast state of nature according Hobbes and rousseu?
According to Thomas Hobbes, the state of nature or life would be worthless if not protected by the state, while according to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the state of nature involves men driving towards self-preservation.
What enlightened contributed the social contract theory of government?
There were three men who are historically linked to social contract theory. They are Thomas Hobbes, john Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Both Hobbes and Locke were Englishmen.
What describes the ideas of Hobbes and Rousseau?
Hobbes believed people in their natural were bad; Rousseau believed they were good.
Social Contract Theory was advocated by?
Hobbes, Locke Rousseau
What statement best describes the ideas of Hobbes and Rousseau?
Hobbes believed people in their natural state were bad;Rousseau believe they were good
How do hobbes Locke and Rousseau understand the state of nature and social contract differently?
Because Hobbes Locke and Rousseau likes to watch Avatar.
How do Hobbes Locke and Rousseau understand the state of nature and the social contract differently?
Because Hobbes Locke and Rousseau likes to watch Avatar.
How do hobbes Locke and Rousseau understand the state of natural and the social contract differently?
Because Hobbes Locke and Rousseau likes to watch Avatar.
What philosophers would agree with the state exists to serve the will of the people?
locke, harrington, hobbes, rousseau
3 philosophers were associated with the social contract?
Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau
Was Rousseau optimist or pessimist?
optimist like Locke. Hobbes was a pessimist.
What did Hobbes suggest must be done to keep human society from becoming a war of all against all?
Hobbes advocated the idea of a strong government which all citizens agreed to obey. Without an agreed upon ruler, according to Hobbes, society would descend into violence and chaos.
Which of these statements would enightement thinker john Locke most likely have agreed with?
jean jacque rousseau
What three philosophers are associated with the social contract theory of government?
Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
