According to Chapter 12, How Does Contractarianism Differ from Contractualism

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to Chapter 12, how does contractarianism differ from contractualism?

• A) Contractarianism only establishes basic moral rules, such as rules against harming others, whereas contractualism also includes more detailed rules.
• B) Contractarianism assumes that human nature is bad, whereas contractualism assumes that human nature is good.
• C) Contractarianism assumes that everyone is self-interested, whereas contractualism does not.
• D) Contractarianism assumes that people in the state of nature could benefit by cooperating with each other, whereas contractualism does not.

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Definitions:

Completion of Sale

This term signifies the point at which a transaction is finalized, and all conditions for the sale have been satisfied, transferring ownership from seller to buyer.

Equity

The amount of ownership interest in an asset or business, after deducting all debts associated with that asset.