In a 4 to 6 pages essay, discuss the social contract theory of
government.
Based on your understanding of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean
Jacques Rousseau’s philosophies on human nature and government,
provide a comparative analysis of the social contract theory of
government.
• Compare and contrast Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean
Jacques Rousseau’s views on the issues of Human Nature and
Government.
• Talk about social life and human conditions in the state of
nature from Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau’s perspectives
• Compare Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau’s views on the
Purpose of government.
• What form of government they might prefer? Who should
govern?
• Provide your own perspective
