A Methodological Review of John Locke's Social Contract Theory

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Assist Prof. of Shiraz University

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Every theory proposed in the humanities is based on a specific ontological, epistemological, and anthropological foundation. Recognition of these principles and their relationship with the theory in question can be called "fundamental methodology". Using a descriptive-analytical method and fundamental methodology, this paper investigates John Locke's social contract theory and aims to clarify the relationship of this theory to Locke's ontological, epistemological and anthropological principles. In terms of ontology, subjectivity, humanism, and secularism inform Lock's social contract theory. Combination of empiricism with a kind of metaphysics and weakening of sacred intellect by placing the reason as the judge of revelation are the two important principles of Locke's epistemology in this theory. In terms of anthropology, an optimistic view towards the human nature has influenced his thinking. Accordingly, Locke's social contract theory, which has been put forward in the postmodern era, has developed a new entity,  one that represents a new attitude towards Man and his relation to the world, an attitude in which Man, his will and desires are centered.
 
 

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