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Social contract theory is the view that persons' moral and / or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live. Social contract arguments typically posit that individuals have consented, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms.
Social contract theory is the view that persons' moral and / or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live. Social contract arguments typically posit that individuals have consented, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms.
Social contract theory is the view that persons' moral and / or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live. Social contract arguments typically posit that individuals have consented, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms.
SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY Mrs. Sarabjit Scheherazade Sandhu 103/14 Section -B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project would have been incomplete without the support of my family as they took care of my meals while I sat and worked on this project. I would also like to thank my teacher , Mrs.Sarabjit, for clearing out my doubts when I approached her. She gave me the required advice, which helped me work better on my project. It has been interesting to work on this topic and I have definitely gained some good knowledge.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 2. What is the theory.Page 1 3. Analysis of the Theory by Hobbes.... .Page 1 4. Analysis of the Theory by Locke..Page 3 5. Analysis of the Theory by Rousseau.Page 5 6. Comparison of the three analysis.Page 6 7. Critical Apprehension..Page 7 8. Bibliography
INTRODUCTION
In moral and political philosophy, the social contract or political contract is a theory or model, originating during the Age of Enlightenment, that typically addresses the questions of the origin of society and the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual. Social contract arguments typically posit that individuals have consented, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler or magistrate (or to the decision of a majority), in exchange for protection of their remaining rights. The question of the relation between natural and legal rights, therefore, is often an aspect of social contract theory. Social contract theory, nearly as old as philosophy itself, is the view that persons' moral and/or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live. Socrates uses something quite like a social contract argument to explain to Crito why he must remain in prison and accept the death penalty. However, social contract theory is rightly associated with modern moral and political theory and is given its first full exposition and defense by Thomas Hobbes. After Hobbes, John Locke and Jean- Jacques Rousseau are the best known proponents of this enormously influential theory.