Practice - Social Contract Theory
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Practice Questions
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Define Social Contract Theory in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between people and government.
Who is a key philosopher associated with Social Contract Theory?
💡 Hint: He argued that life without government would be chaotic.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main idea of Social Contract Theory?
💡 Hint: Focus on what makes a state legitimate.
Hobbes believed that without government, life would be chaotic.
💡 Hint: Recall Hobbes' phrase about life being 'solitary and brutish.'
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the implications of adopting Hobbes' view in today's democratic societies. How would governance change?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between authority and personal freedoms in democracies.
Propose a modern application of the social contract theory within community governance. How can it promote social harmony?
💡 Hint: Think about how communities solve conflicts and create shared expectations.
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