The Social Contract Theory Concerns Itself with How to Construct

question 21

Multiple Choice

The social contract theory concerns itself with how to construct a just society given:

• A) the many inequalities of wealth, knowledge, and social status.
• B) the difficulty of acting toward others as you would have them act toward you.
• C) the many logical fallacies contained in legal contracts.
• D) the implicit agreement that the powerful are best suited to govern.
• E) the inherent nature of those in a society to argue and reject consensus.

Comprehend the role of personal development in the philosophical interpretation of life.

Identify various philosophical interpretations of life as a mission or adventure.

Understand the philosophical implications of viewing life through the lens of tragedy or comedy.

Recognize the significance of individual and collective perspectives on life’s meaning.

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Definitions:

Self-interest

The consideration of one's own advantage or benefit, often driving behavior and decisions with the primary focus on personal gain.

Political Economist

An expert or scholar who studies the relationship between politics and the economy, including how political institutions, processes, and decisions affect economic policies and conditions.

Moral Philosopher

A scholar or thinker who specializes in ethical theory and questions of right and wrong, good and bad, virtue and vice, justice, and other moral concepts.

Interaction

The reciprocal action or influence between two or more entities, typically in a social or professional context.