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Theories of Liberty and Freedom
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Which philosopher is known for his theory of the social contract, arguing that individuals give up some of their freedoms in exchange for the protection and benefits of living in a society?
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Thomas Hobbes
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Thomas Hobbes argued in his book Leviathan that individuals surrender some of their freedoms to a sovereign authority in order to secure peace and order in society.