which statement describes a common belief of philosophers thomas hobbes, john locke, and jean - jacques…

which statement describes a common belief of philosophers thomas hobbes, john locke, and jean - jacques rousseau?\na. people form social contracts in order to gain protection.\nb. people are naturally selfish and must be controlled by a strong leader.\nc. people have the right to overthrow a government that fails to protect its citizens.\nd. people have basic natural needs that include life, liberty, and property.

which statement describes a common belief of philosophers thomas hobbes, john locke, and jean - jacques rousseau?\na. people form social contracts in order to gain protection.\nb. people are naturally selfish and must be controlled by a strong leader.\nc. people have the right to overthrow a government that fails to protect its citizens.\nd. people have basic natural needs that include life, liberty, and property.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean - Jacques Rousseau were all social contract theorists. The social contract theory posits that people form social contracts. Hobbes believed people form social contracts for protection (in his view, from the "state of nature" which was a war of all against all). Locke also saw the social contract as a way to protect natural rights (which include life, liberty, and property, but this is more specific to Locke). Rousseau's social contract was about the general will, but the overarching commonality among them is the idea of people forming social contracts.

  • Option B is mainly associated with Hobbes (his view of human nature as selfish and need for an absolute sovereign), not a common belief.
  • Option C is more of a Lockean idea (right to revolt against a tyrannical government).
  • Option D is Locke's specific list of natural rights.

Answer:

A. People form social contracts in order to gain protection.