Thomas Hobbes
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How do the Social Contract Theories of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau Differ?
https://www.quora.com/How-do-the-So...of-Hobbes-Locke-and-Rousseau-differ Added: 29 Aug 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesExplains what is generally meant by the theory of social contract and gives a brief explanation of how the three thinkers had different understandings about it. Differences can be explained by the three philosophers' understanding of human nature.
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Suggestions for use: Student-friendly article. Students can be directed to read independently and to discuss afterwards.
Locke versus Hobbes
http://jim.com/hobbes.htm Added: 29 Aug 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesContrasts the various premises held by the political philosopehrs John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Both men are considered 'social theorists' but both have quide different views on such issues as human nature and conflict.
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Suggestions for use: Very useful document to show how Hobbes and Locke differ on some very basic principles. Students should look at this when considering their views on Power and decision making.
Hobbesian Politics
http://faculty.history.wisc.edu/sommerville/367/367-092.htm Added: 29 Aug 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesSeries of short points and quotations from the writing of Thomas Hobbes. Rather dated layout but it covers his thoughts on Self-Preservation; The State of Nature; the Covenant; Sovereignty; Families and conquest; God and Religion.
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