Questions: Question 35 0.4 pts According to lecture, which of the following philosophers are typically identified as social contract theorists? [This is a multiple answer question. Select all correct answers.] John Rawls John Locke Thomas Hobbes Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The answer is John Rawls, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

John Rawls is indeed identified as a social contract theorist. His work "A Theory of Justice" (1971) introduces the concept of the "original position" and the "veil of ignorance," which are central to his version of social contract theory.

John Locke is a classical social contract theorist. In his "Two Treatises of Government" (1689), Locke argues that individuals consent to form a government that will protect their natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

Thomas Hobbes is one of the earliest and most influential social contract theorists. In his work "Leviathan" (1651), Hobbes describes the state of nature as a "war of all against all" and argues that individuals consent to an absolute sovereign to ensure peace and security.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is also a key figure in social contract theory. His book "The Social Contract" (1762) discusses how individuals can come together to form a collective "general will" that represents the common good.