Articles related to "Social Contract Theory"

Thomas Hobbes presented a universe where, without an absolute political authority, every human being would exist in a state of constant war against all others.

Philosophy of English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, noted for his concept of materialism and social contract theory projected in Leviathan. He also wrote De Cive.

John Locke was a near descendant of Thomas Hobbes, but they certainly didn't share the same political opinions and ideals. They had many conflicts and differences.

In Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes set out his doctrine of the foundation of states and legitimate government based on social contract theories.