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1. According to Hobbes, what is life like in a state of nature? What is the nature of the social contract that establishes a commonwealth? In Hobbes's view, why is life in the commonwealth preferable to life in a state of nature?
2. According to Locke, what is the purpose of government? In Locke's view, how is the government's power authorized (i.e., made legitimate)? Why, and how, does Locke think government power should be limited-i.e., what is the limit of government authority? Need Assignment Help?
3. What is J. S. Mill's harm principle? In Mill's view, how might it serve as a bulwark against the tyranny of the majority? Choose one of Mill's three spheres of liberty and explain how the harm principle applies.
4. Describe what Rawls means by the original position and the veil of ignorance. According to Rawls, what principles of justice would rational agents in the original position choose, and why?