Social Contract Theory

Question 1

During the Age of Enlightenment, social philosophers studied the natural laws that govern society

Answer 1

Social Contract Theory

Question 2

Natural states of human are governed by their desire that leads to conflict

Answer 2

Social Contract Theory to Thomas Hobbes

Question 3

Society is a means by which people seek to control their natural tendencies and impose order

Answer 3

Social Contract Theory to Thomas Hobbes

Question 4

Natural states of human are more cooperative and reasonable that society is formed through the consent of individuals

Answer 4

Social Contract Theory to John Locke

Question 5

People have the right to overthrow a failed government

Answer 5

Social Contract Theory to John Locke

Question 6

his idea on social contract led him to advocate the concept of the “GENERAL WILL”

Answer 6

Social Contract Theory to Jean Jaques Rousseau

Question 7

he imagined as having a “VEIL OF IGNORANCE” or no knowledge of one’s own gender, race, or social status

Answer 7

Social Contract Theory to John Rawls