Thomas Hobbes’ social contract theory, articulated most famously in *Leviathan* (1651), represents a foundational moment in classical political philosophy, particularly in understanding the relationship between human nature, authority, and the state. Hobbes begins with a pessimistic view of human nature, asserting that in the state of nature, humans are driven by self-interest and the desire for self-preservation, leading inevitably to a “war of all against all.” In such a condition, life is “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short,” characterized by insecurity and constant fear. This radical portrayal of human behavior underpins Hobbes’ justification for a strong, centralized authority. The legacy of Hobbesian social contract lies first in its rational and systematic approach to political legitimacy. Hobbes argues that individuals, recognizing the dangers of the state of nature, voluntarily surrender certain freedoms to a sovereign power in exchange for security and order. This sovereign, whether a monarch or an assembly, is granted absolute authority to enforce laws and maintain peace. This conceptualization shifts the foundation