LEGAL PHILOSOPHY & THE PHILOSOPHERS

Question 1

THOMAS HOBES DEFINITION OF LAW

Answer 1

humans in their original state lived w/o rules. Individuals are slaves to desire & self-interest as everyone does as they please so life is short & savage. W/o laws, people destroy themselves

Question 2

JOHN LOCKE PHILOSOPHY

Answer 2

humans are governed by reason & live good stables lives. Bc life is uncertain, fixed & generally ascertainable rules, which are impartially applied, is needed to resolve disputes

Question 3

JOHN RAWLES THEORY OF JUSTICE

Answer 3

used a hypothetical position of the parties to the social contract behind a veil of ignorance to explain acceptance of a just society. Behind the veil everyone is ignorant of their specific position in society, unaware of their own circumstances