One of the Criticisms of Social Contract Theory Is That

question 21

Multiple Choice

One of the criticisms of social contract theory is that it's doubtful that those who are supposed to be parties to the contract have actually given

• A) due attention to morality.
• B) any thought to whether Hobbes was correct.
• C) any consideration to those who are not party to the contract.
• D) their consent to the terms of the contract.

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