Samuel von Pufendorf (1632-1694) was a prominent German philosopher, jurist, and historian during the late 17th century. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of natural law and political philosophy. Pufendorf's works helped to lay the foundations for modern theories of social contract and natural rights. One of his key ideas was the notion that human beings are social by nature and that society is formed through mutual agreements based on natural law.
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