Post 5- Locke, Rousseau, Hobbes

     In my Political Science class, we explored the political theories of three philosophers: Locke, Rousseau, and Hobbes.  The political ideas of these three philosophers laid the foundation for modern politics despite the fact that these ideas were generated in the 15th and 16th centuries.  Locke's core belief in the natural rights of all humans fueled his idea of a limited government established to protect life, liberty, and property (natural rights).  Rousseau, on the other hand, believed in the general idea that all humans are naturally good.  He believed that the government was responsible for creating oppressive ideas like inequality.  Hobbes was not as optimistic as Rousseau or Locke.  Hobbes preferred the idea of an absolutist government because he believed that all humans were naturally inclined to wage war and create chaos. 
     While it is clear to me that Rousseau and Locke's optimistic approach at political theories are still relevant and useful today, I am unsure of the relevancy that Hobbes' pessimistic theory holds.  I don't see successful forms of government under Hobbes' ideas.