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.
Press Association
Chris Packham addresses protesters outside Defra
TV presenter and environmentalist Chris Packham speak to scientists protesting outside the offices of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in central London in response to the State of Nature report. It follows a...
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.