Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau were political philosophers who formulated their own version of social contract theory. Social contract theory is a treaty or agreement that developed a set of laws, organized a functioning society, and created the need to be governed. It was put in place when man realized that there was no law. Humanity ultimately sought the desire for security and order. To enjoy security and order, people must voluntarily give up all their rights and freedoms and obey some sort of authority. The social contract theory is made up of two agreements known as “Pactum Unionis” and “Pactum Subjectionis”. The “Pactum Unionis” agreement would help people in their troubles and difficulties by teaching them to value and protect their livelihoods and property because these things are now considered essential to the survival of all humanity. Additionally, order would allow people to live alongside each other in peace and harmony. This would greatly increase the value that man can derive from life by creating respect. On the other hand, the Pactum Subjectionis agreement would help people deal with their problems and difficulties by uniting them and making them commit to obey and surrender to authority. The authority will ensure to each person the protection of his life, his property and his liberty; although freedom is only protected to a certain extent. These two agreements are why we have a government today. Thomas Hobbes' version of the social contract is also known as legal theory or Hobbesian theory. He published a book entitled “Leviathan” which sets out his conception of the social contract. Hobbes believed in absolute sovereignty,...... middle of paper...... and confusing also because he had two concepts. However, after reading and researching, I was able to understand and agree with his concepts. In the first concept, it mentions that humanity lived a happy life in the age of nature and it explains the transition from the state of nature to present life. He says the reason for the transition would be that the population is increasing, which would force people to interact with each other, which would eventually result in conflict. Works CitedCahn, Steven M. 2011/April 24, 2014 Political philosophy: the essential texts. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press. Dunning, Wm. A. September 1909/April 22, 2014. The political theories of Jean Jacques Rousseau. Academy of Political ScienceLessnoff, Michael H. 1986/April 20, 2014. Social contract. Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey: Humanities Press International.