The Right of Revolution
An Analysis of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes' Social Contract Theories
The right of revolution in the social contract theories of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke is a curious topic. This paper discusses the differences and similarities between the two philosophers' discussions of this topic. It is argued that Hobbes and Locke differ most drastically on the notion of who the sovereign is. While Hobbes prefers to establish the sovereign as a demigod, Locke understands the sovereign as a mortal, and thus fallible, man. It is because of this distinction that Hobbes and Locke disagree on the notion of the right of revolution. Furthermore, the American Founding Fathers, including James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, inher…
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- ISBN: 978-3-8473-4300-4
- EAN: 9783847343004
- Produktnummer: 37794098
- Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
- Seitenangabe: 96 S.
- Masse: H22.0 cm x B15.0 cm x D0.6 cm 161 g
- Abbildungen: Paperback
- Gewicht: 161
Über den Autor
John W. O'Toole holds a A.B. in philosophy, summa cum laude from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. His research interests include political theory, philosophy of law, and philosophy of human rights. John currently lives in Boston, MA and plans to pursue either a Juris Doctor or Ph.D. in political philosophy.
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