Political Philosophy/Thought 333

Fall 2009

Reading Reflection

Directions: Write no more than two well-considered pages. Use textual evidence to support your argument. This assignment is due Monday, November 16.

Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau: All three of these thinkers write about a “social contract” that is ultimately based on their understanding of human nature. Focusing specifically on the issue of human nature, analyze their views of what constitutes the true nature of human beings.