HOBBES, LOCKE, ROUSSEAU E HUGO GRÓCIO | A Origem do Estado, da Liberdade e do Direito

Does the State arise to protect or to control? Is freedom a natural right or a concession of power? And ultimately: is man naturally good… or dangerous? In today's class, we delve into some of the most influential thoughts in the Philosophy of Law and the Theory of the State, analyzing how Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Hugo Grotius helped build the foundations of modern legal thought. In this lesson you will understand: — Hobbes' state of nature and the need for Leviathan — Locke's defense of liberty, property, and limitation of power — Rousseau's general will and social contract — Hugo Grotius' rational Natural Law and its influence on International Law More than just theory, these authors help us understand current debates about: ⚖️ State power ⚖️ Individual liberty ⚖️ Legitimacy of laws ⚖️ Fundamental rights ⚖️ Origin of the State and of Law itself A lesson designed for students, lawyers, and anyone who wants to understand Law beyond the cold letter of the law. Watch until the end and see how ideas formulated centuries ago remain present in contemporary legal and political discussions. By Felipe Rossi, lawyer and professor of Law. Specialist in practical legal strategies for those who live or want to live from law practice.