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Crash Course
Contractarianism: Crash Course Philosophy
Today we explore the penultimate ethical theory in this unit: contractarianism. Hank explains Hobbes’ state of nature, and implicit and explicit contracts, as well as the Prisoner’s Dilemma, and the benefits, and costs, of violating...
Curated Video
Purpose of Government
A video entitled "Purpose of Government" that discusses the theories of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 5: The State of Nature
A state of nature might sound free, but it's actually far from it.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: John Locke and the State of Nature
Today we are introduced to the natural rights philosophy of John Locke.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: John Locke and the State of Nature
By imagining life in a state of nature, John Locke was able to answer some important questions about government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Natural Rights Philosophy
Looks at natural rights philosophy and the state of nature, i.e., where there would be no government.