Philosopher Descriptions

Hobbes

Hobbes

Modern dictators, absolute monarchy, people are naturally wicked.

Locke

Constitutional Monarchy/Democracy, People are naturally good and free, inalienable rights.

Montesquieu

Constitutional Monarchy/Democracy, checks and balances in gov. branches, not all people are equal (slavery).

Rousseau

Direct Democracy, power directly from male citizens, social contract.

Wollstonecraft

Democracy, women's rights, everyone should be equal.

Volitaire

Constitutional Monarchy/Democracy, people and social contract should have power, strongly believes in freedom of speech.