Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Contract Theory. This paper discusses contract theory in the context of Locke's, Hobbes', and Rousseau political views. The paper shows how Locke believed that the government had a contract to fulfill the citizen's wishes. Hobbes, meanwhile, held that the government had a contract to make sure the people were saved from their own self-destruction. Rousseau argued that the government had a contract to fulfill the "general will" of the people, as opposed to protecting individual liberties. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 4551 Hobbes Locke Rousseau.doc Price: 44.75