1. THE SOCIAL CONTRACT HOMEWORK TASK
Date Set: 1St April 2015 Date Due Thursday 16th April 2015 Task: Comparative Essay Length: 500 words

2. Why do we need Government?
TASK SUMMARY
Two great philosophers Rousseau & Hobbes are influential in exploring the topic of why humanity needs to be governed. They present two very different perspectives. In a response of about 500 words you are to compare and contrast their perspectives on government and explain the idea of the social contract.
Minimum 5 different resources
Bibliography (MLA) format.
Intext Citation is required, in addition to a bibliography.
Refer to the video on SP Media – The Social Contract. You should watch this video first to get a feel for the topic.

3. Thinkers
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Thomas
Hobbes

4. Back then…
SOCIAL CONTRACT

5. Leviathan Social Contract Protection from predators and harm
Help of others
Specialization + more time for other activities
Loss of freedom
Submission to laws
Creation of an institution with so much power
Leviathan

6. Leviathan
Thomas
Hobbes

7. Leviathan
Who should hold all of this power?