SOSC 2350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: The Federalist Papers, Absolute Monarchy, Gambling
20 Mar 2016
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Rule of law in liberal systems: locke"s second treatise of government (1690, montesquieu"s spirit of the laws (1748, the federalist papers (1787-88) by madison, hamilton and jay. *** also found in work of pre-liberal thinker thomas hobbes. April 5, 1588 december 4, 1679 (england) Father was a clergyman known to be a bit of a gambler (probably why he had a very skewed view of everything) Tutor for same family most of his life. He was a great mind a person who shaped the political theory, and history. Provided him a stable income and a stable life which allowed him to do what he liked on the side. Human beings are inclined towards disorder, rivalry, discord and chaos. He believed that humans wee selfish and would make decisions, which would only benefit themselves, not anyone else. Under the social contract, all individuals cede their natural rights for the sake of protection.
