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Philosophy

Social Contract Theory: Hobbes and Locke

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Hobbes described the state of nature as a 'war of all against all' where life is 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short,' while Locke believed it was generally peaceful and governed by natural law.

Why this is interesting

Imagine living without any government or laws—what would life be like? Would it be peaceful or chaotic? These questions led two philosophers to imagine a 'state of nature' and propose how society should be formed.