Essays on Social Contract Theory

The definition of an ideal life may vary greatly for different people. Several political and moral philosophies have been proposed which aim to address this age-old topic by exploring our role in society. This essay discusses the role of individuals in society by referring to...

Hobbes has been influenced by the state of nature. He is most known for being a modern philosopher as well as his book Leviathan. The social contract of Hobbes states that everyone agrees to create a government in which they are working towards one goal...

Social contract theory allows people to cohabitate in society, on the bases of a mutual agreement that limits rational persons to moral and political standards. Some philosopher, like Hobbs, and Rawls’ believe that we live morally according to these social contracts chosen by society, rather...

The known theorist and philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau had a great influence during the French Revolution with the Social Contract Theory. Although his views were somewhat controversial, he still made a huge influence during that era. Rousseau was born in Geneva, Switzerland on June 28th, 1712....

In his text, Jean-Jacques Rousseau analyses social contracts. For him, justice can not be defined as the law of the strongest because of it was the case stronger individuals would always be right. Justice, for him, consists in the alignment of individual acts and civil...