The views of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau about issues on the social contract theory are:
Hobbes
State of nature: There were no enforceable criteria of right or wrong
Natural rights: Man would use his power to preserve his nature
How state governs man: If man is placed without government, there would be constant conflict
Who has sovereignty: The head of the Leviathan
Locke
State of nature: A person can preserve his society by using his ability to punish
Natural rights: All individuals are born equal due to some rights
How state governs man: A stateless society would have no freedom
Who has sovereignty: Absolute sovereignty belongs to God, relative sovereignty belongs to the government that is acting according to God's laws
Rousseau
State of nature: It is morally neutral
Natural rights: It was impossible to protect everyone and retain freedom and a social contract was advocated.
How state governs man: Citizens must obey the law
Who has sovereignty: The people
What is the Social Contract Theory?
This refers to the Enlightenment theory that discussed the legitimacy of the government when exercising authority over the individual.
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