Hobbes vs Locke vs Rousseau and the Zombie Apocalypse Opinion Paper

The Zombie Apocalypse is finally upon us. Everything we know as normal has changed.
Somehow, a massive virus has infected the worlds living population, taking down cities,
continents, and reigning governments. The virus infected living humans turning them into
mindless, zombie walkers. These zombie walkers search for humans as they provide sustenance.
Eventually, the walkers are able to devour the military and government might of all global
superpowers, rendering all of society a desolate, chaotic, and zombie-infested ghost town.
Civilization is inherently fragile in the face of this truly unprecedented threat and most
individuals cannot be relied upon to support the greater good if the personal cost becomes too
high. The response of authorities to the threat is slower than its rate of growth, giving the zombie
plague time to expand beyond containment. This results in the collapse of our society. There is
no longer a government, no infrastructure and money and material items are useless. There are
no rules and no laws to guide citizens. Zombies take full control while small groups of the living
must fight for their survival. Humankind have now been reduced to their most primitive state.

Using your knowledge of the differing philosophies of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke or Jean
Jacques Rousseau, your task is to write an opinion paper arguing which of the three
Enlightenment Thinkers ideas best represent what happens next? What will happen to the
survivors of the human race? Choose EITHER of the three and start first by determining what in
your opinion, is Mans most primitive state? Is he inherently Good or Evil if left to his own
devices without the constructs of society governing his thoughts, opinions and behaviour. Whose
proposed relationship between man and the state is most suitable for the realties and threats
posed by zombies and humans? Next, identify how your chosen philosophers central ideas or
themes are reflected by using specific examples and comment on what their opinion on
civilization is, or more importantly, what lies in store for the future of humanity. Make reference
to your philosophers most important works and ensure that you cite examples to support your
argument. Your paper should be a minimum of 2 pages long, word processed and written in APA
format.

DUE DATE: ____________________________________

(See the accompanying Rubric to see how you will be evaluated.)