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Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are both social contract theorist who had similar views of life, but they differed greatly in their fundamentals of the state of nature. ... Hobbes and Locke differ in the government used to enforce these rights. Locke’s sovereignty was always held accountable to the people, while Hobbes’ government had boundless control over the people. ... Hobbes seeks peace, and Locke values the rights of property, life, and liberty.
Thomas Hobbes Fundamental Law of Nature is to seek peace. ...
John Locke has a different view of the state of nature. ...
Hobbes agreed that the people must come together in a majority and form one great power. ... Hobbes sovereign is allowed many rights and powers. ... Hobbes believes the sovereign will not abuse his power because he has the most to lose.
Locke differs from Hobbes, as he believes in popular sovereignty, rather than all the power given to the sovereign. ...
The purpose of Locke’s government is to create a civil society that protects the individual’s natural rights: life, liberty, and property.
Approximate Word count = 818
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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