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Social Contract Theory and Individual Liberty
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Which philosopher is widely regarded as the father of the Social Contract Theory?
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Thomas Hobbes
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Thomas Hobbes is often credited as the father of the Social Contract Theory, which posits that individuals give up certain freedoms and rights to a sovereign authority in exchange for protection and security.