Research the positions of thomas hobbes and john locke on social contract theory. once you have finished analyzing the sources and your notes, write a short (two- to three-paragraph) reflective essay comparing and contrasting the social contract theories of the two philosophers. be sure to include specific examples from the lesson and outside sources.

Homework Help > Political ScienceCompare and contrast the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke.Download AnswersAsked on August 28, 2012 at 3:06 AM by kalliem20like 2dislike 03 Answers | Add Yoursthetall | (Level 3) EducatorPosted on August 6, 2015 at 10:42 AMThomas Hobbes and John Locke were both English philosophers. Thomas Hobbes discussed and developed the social contract theory through his book Leviathan. The social contract theory was later supported and interpreted further by John Locke. This theory which was important to the two philosophers explains the relationship between the state and the individual. It asserts that individuals have agreed to relinquish some of their freedoms in order to establish an authority to protect their remaining collective freedoms. Both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke were supporters of liberalism. They both supported individual freedoms and equality.The two philosophers differ in the sense that whereas Thomas Hobbes supported absolutism for the sovereign, John Locke supported the establishment of authority that is subject to the people. John Locke further differed with Hobbes in terms of revolution against the authority by the people. Locke supported revolutions while Hobbes supported absolutism. In this regard, Hobbes did not support the principle of separation of powers that Locke proposed in his discussions.