The Fundamental Law of Nature Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

The fundamental law of nature is

• A) that one ought to seek peace and do what one can to defend oneself in its absence.
• B) that one ought to keep one's contracts.
• C) that one ought to break one's contracts.
• D) that one ought to give up some liberty when others are willing to do so as well and it is necessary for peace.

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Total Surplus

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Cleaning Hours

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