In John Locke's writing he states the rights he believe people should have. Which were naturals rights.Rights inherent in human beings that were not depedent on governments. He believe that persons in a state of nature would willingy come together to for a state. Which is similar to a social contract.Locke also argued for the consent of the governed and limited governmentthe sole purpose of government was to protect natural rights. Locke social contract was that the people were going to come together if these things were done.