The theory of the "social contract" between the government and the governed.
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Hobbes, Locke Rousseau
There were three men who are historically linked to social contract theory. They are Thomas Hobbes, john Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Both Hobbes and Locke were Englishmen.
its either 1. a monarch has absolute power 2. the state of nature is a peaceful and harmonious 3. political authority should be shared by the monarch and representatives of the people 4. citizens have a right to revolt. not sure which one of those 4 though.
According to Thomas Hobbes, the state of nature or life would be worthless if not protected by the state, while according to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the state of nature involves men driving towards self-preservation.
Social Contract