Nature and the Social Contract in Hobbes, Locke, and Kant

Abstract: A six page paper comparing and contrasting these three philosophers in terms of their views on "natural law" and its implications to society. Hobbes believed living in a "state of nature" was dangerous, and people should submit to the authority of social contracts for their own protection; Locke believed government had more potential for being dangerous, and the individual should rebel if he felt his rights were being violated; and Kant believed strife is inherently unnatural, and man's social contracts should teach him the ways of peace. Bibliography lists three sources.

Filename: KBnatlaw.wps

Pages: 6

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Catagory: Philosophy Of Religion, God'S Existence & Freewill

Subcatagory: Philosophy

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