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Comparative Review Hobbes, Locke AndRousseau Comparative Review Hobbes, Locke AndRousseau

Nature of Man What is man like without restraint of law or morality? Hobbes: aggressive, selfish Locke and Rousseau: rational, sociable, cooperative

Condition of Man Within Nature What is life like for Man in the State of Nature? Hobbes: abysmal; “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short” Locke: frustrating; no room for progression Rousseau: idyllic (sort of)

Extent of Natural Rights What Rights does Man possess by or in nature? Hobbes: self preservation Locke: God-given rights (life, property) Rousseau: inalienable rights (life, property)

Source of Sovereignty Where does Political Power come from? Hobbes: ruler is sovereign Locke:people are sovereign; government exists with the consent of the governed Rousseau: the people are sovereign

Purpose of Government What is the main role of the State? Hobbes:social control and keep order Locke:protect rights and serve the majority Rousseau: protect rights, serve the general will

Nature of the Social Contract What is the relationship between the government and the people? Hobbes: irrevocable, one-sided Locke:the people retain the right to change the government Rousseau: the people retain the right to change the government