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The Theories Of Hobbes And Locke
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What justifies the authority of government? Under what conditions is revolution against that government justified? How does Locke's answer to the previous differ from Hobbes's? What difference in their "social contract" theories results in that difference? Each of these questions will be addressed ....
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....a man at all." This makes sense that, without something for people to fear if they go against the laws, they will naturally infringe on the rights of others simply because it may be in their best interest. Hobbes saw government as a single governing body, made up of the power given to it by the masses; a "Leviathan," or giant sea monster that gains it's power from the sea of individuals. According to Hobbes this Leviathan may, in very specific conditions, be rightfully overthrown or at least rev.... |
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