Locke and Hobbes
Discipline: Other
Type of service: Not specified
Spacing: Double spacing
Paper format: MLA
Number of pages: 3 pages
Number of sources: 4 sources
Paper details:
Answer ONE of the following questions.
1) What, in your view, are the three most significant differences between Hobbes’ and Locke’s theories? Contrast Hobbes and Locke on these three points and explain how these differences influence each theorist’s conclusions about the proper role of government.
2) Pick a well-known case of a national leader, living or dead, who has inspired strong resistance. How would Hobbes and Locke differ in their assessment of the resistance to this leader? (For example: is the resistance legitimate, and why? What are the potential risks and benefits of resistance?) Address at least 3 differences before concluding with an analysis of which theorist’s approach is more convincing. Focus on theoretical analysis rather than dwelling on the empirical specifics of your case.
Papers should be between 3 and 4 double-spaced pages in length. Use a normal 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Submit your paper as a Word file, not as a PDF (it’s much easier for us to insert feedback comments in Word).
Begin with a brief introduction that introduces your main arguments; use the body to expound upon your arguments; and give a brief conclusion. Use topic sentences to introduce the main point of each paragraph the body of the paper. Be concise, straightforward and to the point. Avoid filler!
Citation guidelines: Wherever appropriate, use parenthetic citations that include the page numbers to which you’re referring. Example: Hobbes argues that life in the state of nature is violent and short (Hobbes p. 186). Course texts do not need to be listed in a bibliography. You are not expected to use outside sources, but if you do, provide both parenthetic citations and a bibliography at the end of your paper.
