Compare and contrast the social contract theories of Hobbes and Locke. How does Rawls' original position help insure a just society?
Natural Law and State of Nature
- What is Social Contract Theory?
- Compare and contrast the views of Hobbes and Locke on social contracts.
- Explore the political philosophy of Liberalism.
- Find out about the state of nature in political theory.
- Video: Watch this video on Hobbes social contract theory. (6:45)
- Video: Watch this introduction to Hobbe's Social Contract Theory. (9:31)
- Video: See this crash course on Locke's Social Contract theory. (9:13)
(Learning Objectives Supported: 1b, 2a, 3b, 4b)