Social Contract Theory
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Explain the central principles of Social Contract Theory. Describe the main arguments both for and against it. What do you see as its strengths and weaknesses? Cite sources!
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Social contract theory is explained, its pros and cons discussed as well as its strengths and weaknesses.
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The central principle of Social Contract Theory is that people give up at least some of their individual rights and allow the government to control certain actions by creating rules of law. This theory holds that people will remain in the territory and give consent to the government and rules by staying in the area.
The arguments for this theory are contained in many different forms. That to live in a society, one must agree to the rules and laws. The theory can mean that the rules are based on ...
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