1. John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
For this written essay, you will compare the British philosopher, John Locke, and the French
philosopher and essayist Jean-Jacques Rousseau. For purposes of this essay, you will read
several of the selections that are now posted on Blackboard as “Locke and Rousseau.” You
need to read these two selections: Locke on The Second Civil Treatise, and Rousseau on the
Social Contract. However, I would like for you to make your own arguments and draw your
own conclusions.Be sure to include brief citations from the selections in your essay. For the
essays, please do the following. Both authors were concerned with the legitimacy of the
state, and also with the rights of the subjects or citizens. For both Locke and Rousseau, what
were natural rights, property rights, and on what was the legitimate authority of the state
based? Please write an essay, about three pages in length, using 1.5 spacing, which
compares the thinking of both philosophers. You should indicate also which author you
think more consistent logical, and whose rights each was defending. Be sure to cite only
from Locke and Rousseau, not the brief introductions.#John #Locke #JeanJacques
#Rousseau
