political philosophy
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Social Contract Theory: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Rawls
From Hobbes's Leviathan and the war of all against all, to Locke's natural rights, Rousseau's general will, and Rawls's veil of ignorance — social contract theory explained.
9 min readsocial contract
The Social Contract: The Agreement That Made Civilization Possible
Trace the history of social contract theory from Hobbes to Rawls, exploring how thinkers justified government authority through the consent of the governed.
9 min readpolitical philosophy