Gateway to the Social Contract
Selections from Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan, John Locke's Second Treastise on Government, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The book features essential writings from influential political theorists Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, delving into critical discussions on political legitimacy and authority. Through their distinct perspectives, the text examines the foundations of social contract theory and its implications for governance and individual rights, offering readers insights into the evolution of political thought and the principles that underpin modern political systems.

