Enlightenment Philosophers
Who was Thomas Hobbes, and what was his argument?
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher. He argued for the social contract theory, where people give up some freedoms for security under a single, absolute sovereign.
How does John Locke view political power?
He views political power as necessary for security due to the fact that people are born free and equal under natural law, meaning they possess natural rights that cannot be taken away, such as being endowed with life, liberty, and property.
Why did John Locke reject the absolute monarchy?