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RafaHobbes believes that a strong ruler is necessary to maintain order in a society (the Leviathon). Rousseau in 'The Social Contract' gives an account of a civil society that generates good citizens through a democratic education.
When the society is first forming however, the people lack these qualities and so a "Lawgiver" steps into power to teach them. This dictatorial figure relinquishes power after his task is complete. As opposed to Hobbes's account where he remains in power forever.
Also both Hobbes and Rousseau are social contract theorists and so the consent of the governed is necessary to legitimize a political society. For Hobbes people merely consent to being ruled whereas Rousseau believes the 'general will' of the people should decide the structure of society.
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Social Contract Theory was advocated by?
Hobbes, Locke Rousseau
Which of these statements would enightement thinker john Locke most likely have agreed with?
jean jacque rousseau
What is the principle of popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty arose from the Enlightenment teaching of Rousseau, Hobbes and Locke. It comes from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Compare and contrast state of nature according Hobbes and rousseu?
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.
What enlightened contributed the social contract theory of government?
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.
