The Authority of an Agent to Perform the Duties That

question 24

True/False

The authority of an agent to perform the duties that are specifically stated in the contract of agency is known as apparent authority.

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Definitions:

Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes was a 17th-century English philosopher known for his work in political philosophy, particularly his book "Leviathan" which argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign.

Charity

The act of giving help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.

Egotistical Altruism

A form of altruism driven by self-benefit, where helping others is also seen as indirectly beneficial to oneself.

Psychological Egoism

The theory that suggests individuals are always motivated by self-interest, even in what seem to be acts of altruism.