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According to social contract theory, individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms in exchange for
The social contract is a core concept of
The social contract theory emerged during the
The term 'social contract' takes its name from a book written by
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Social contract arguments assert that individuals have consented to the authority of the state
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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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Test your knowledge of the social contract theory with this quiz! Explore the concepts of authority, legitimacy, and individual rights in moral and political philosophy. Challenge yourself with questions on the Age of Enlightenment and constitutionalism.
