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THE SOCIAL CONTRACT

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Several of the political philosophers whose work we read this week envisioned the relationship between individual citizens as a social contract that governs how we choose to interact with each other. Taking this notion seriously, what components would you include in our agreement to form a civil society? What essential functions should government provide in the lives of its citizens? How should a society be organized to deliver these functions most effectively?

Although this issue of a social contract raises some fundamental questions about social and political principles, it also has significant practical applications. Look for ways in which implied agreements contribute to our daily interactions.

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A discussion regarding what is the social contract, how is it formed and what does it need to have to make it effective is given.

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A social contract should be devised in a way that provides physical protection to citizens from outside and inside forces such as attacks and citizen attacks. In addition, a social contract should provide for basic services such as fire and medical services for ...

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