5 Questions
According to social contract theory, individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms in exchange for
Protection of their remaining rights
The social contract is a core concept of
Constitutionalism
The social contract theory emerged during the
Age of Enlightenment
The term 'social contract' takes its name from a book written by
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Social contract arguments assert that individuals have consented to the authority of the state
Implicitly
Study Notes
Social Contract Theory
- According to social contract theory, individuals voluntarily give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection and stability provided by the state.
- The social contract is a core concept in modern political philosophy.
- The social contract theory emerged during the 17th and 18th centuries as a response to the problem of political authority and legitimacy.
- The term "social contract" originates from a book written by French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- Social contract arguments propose that individuals have implicitly or explicitly consented to the authority of the state, granting it legitimacy to govern.
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