1. How do Locke and Hobbes differ on why we form civil societies and abide by laws?
2. According to Locke, when are citizens justified in overthrowing the government?
3. How do Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau differently describe the "state of nature" out of which the social
contract emerges?
4. What is the role of Rawls' "veil of ignorance" in forming a just social contract?
5. According to Rawls, under what conditions could a just society permit economic inequality?
6. How would less advantaged members of society be affected differently by Nozick's political
libertarianism vs. Rawls' liberalism?