Modern Philosophers of Law Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Hobbes
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- England, 1588 - 1679
Believed:- the state of nature was one of everlasting war and struggle
- the world is a place where people try to strengthen their position at the expense of others
- Since all people are prone to violence, they form governments with strong leaders to rule over them to maintain law and order
- Created Social Contract Theory
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Locke
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Bentham
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4
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Feminist Legal Theory
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Age of Reason
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The start of modern philosophy and the rise of modern philosophers. Natural law remained, but positive law gained popularity.
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Social Contract Theory
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A government headed by a king was the best form a country could take. Everyone is to lay down their natural rights and allow a government to rule their lives with order and peace because if the regular folk were to have freedom, they would turn to chaos and brutality.
