Thomas Hobbes, in his work 'Leviathan', argued that the state is a necessary evil to prevent a state of nature where life is 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.'

John Locke, in his 'Two Treatises of Government', argued that individuals consent to be governed by a state in exchange for the protection of their natural rights.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, in his 'Discourse on Inequality', argued that humans are naturally free and equal, but society corrupts them.

John Rawls, in his 'A Theory of Justice', proposed the idea of a 'veil of ignorance' behind which individuals design a just society, ensuring fairness and equality.

John Locke, in his 'Two Treatises of Government', argued for the natural rights of individuals, including the right to life, liberty, and property.

Michael Sandel, in his book 'Liberalism and the Limits of Justice', argued that individual rights should be balanced with the needs of the community.

Martha Nussbaum, in her book 'Women and Human Development', argued that justice requires ensuring that all individuals have the basic capabilities to live a dignified life.

Charles Taylor, in his book 'Multiculturalism and the Politics of Recognition', argued that justice requires recognizing and respecting the different cultural values and practices of different societies.

John Rawls, in his 'A Theory of Justice', proposed the idea of a 'veil of ignorance' behind which individuals design a just society, ensuring fairness and equality.

Martha Nussbaum, in her book 'Women and Human Development', argued that justice requires ensuring that all individuals have the basic capabilities to live a dignified life.

Martha Nussbaum, in her book 'Women and Human Development', argued that justice requires ensuring that all individuals have the basic capabilities to live a dignified life.

Charles Taylor, in his book 'Multiculturalism and the Politics of Recognition', argued that justice requires recognizing and respecting the different cultural values and practices of different societies.

John Rawls, in his 'A Theory of Justice', proposed the idea of a 'veil of ignorance' behind which individuals design a just society, ensuring fairness and equality.

Martha Nussbaum, in her book 'Women and Human Development', argued that justice requires ensuring that all individuals have the basic capabilities to live a dignified life.

Martha Nussbaum, in her book 'Women and Human Development', argued that justice requires ensuring that all individuals have the basic capabilities to live a dignified life.