Social Contract Theory & Organismic Theory – MCQs

Who was the first modern thinker to articulate a comprehensive theory of the social contract?

A) Thomas Hobbes

B) John Locke

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) Immanuel Kant

Which philosopher believed that individuals in the state of nature were still bound by the Law of Nature?

A) Thomas Hobbes

B) John Locke

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) Immanuel Kant

According to Rousseau, what is the unique feature of the general will?

A) It represents individual interests

B) It represents collective good

C) It represents political power

D) It represents economic interests

Who believed that society was created to protect individuals from the corruption and viciousness of others?

A) Thomas Hobbes

B) John Locke

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) Immanuel Kant

Which philosopher believed that society was created to protect individuals from the consequences of their selfish nature?

A) Thomas Hobbes

B) John Locke

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) Immanuel Kant

According to Rousseau, what did individuals surrender in the social contract?

A) Their property

B) Their natural rights

C) Their freedom

D) Their culture

Who believed that society was created to escape from a life of fear and continual dangers?

A) Thomas Hobbes

B) John Locke

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) Immanuel Kant

Which philosopher believed that society was created to protect individuals from the consequences of their own nature?

A) Thomas Hobbes

B) John Locke

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) Immanuel Kant

Who among the following believed that society was based on the surrender of individual rights to the general will?

A) Thomas Hobbes

B) John Locke

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) Immanuel Kant

According to social contract theory, what do individuals surrender in exchange for protection and social order?

A) Their property

B) Their natural rights

C) Their freedom

D) Their culture