Contractarianism Theory Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
What is the definition of Contractarianism
A
There are moral norms based on agreements or contracts between individuals.
☆ Rights Acts are those do not violate the free, rational agreements that have been made.
2
Q
Who are the Key Philosophers in Contractarianism
A
☆ Thomas Hobbes
- Leviathan (1651)
☆ John Locke
- Two treaties of Government (1689)
☆ Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- The Social Contract (1762)
