Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau are three influential philosophers whose ideas have significantly shaped political theory and the understanding of the social contract. Each thinker offered distinct perspectives on the nature of human beings, the origins of political authority, and the formation of societies. Join Georgetown professor Joseph Hartman as he explores each of these thinkers in individual lectures. Following the series, Hartman hosts a smaller-capacity, interactive discussion about these men, their works, and the connections among their philosophies.

Session Information

Discussing Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau

After attending individual lectures on Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, join Hartman for a smaller-capacity, interactive discussion on these three great thinkers, their works, how they interact with each other, and their relevance to our lives today.

Note that this program is only available when registering for the 4-session series. This special discussion is not available for individual sale and is not part of the 3-session series option with the Thinking About Philosophers programs.

Additional Sessions of the Thinking About Philosophers Series

• September 25: Contemplating Hobbes
• November 6: Contemplating Locke
• December 4: Contemplating Rousseau

General Information

• This program will be a Zoom meeting for added interaction and has more limited registration availability.
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