Social Contract Theory: Features of Social Contract Theory

• The social contract is also known as a political contract. It is a theory or a model which originated during the age of Enlightenment primarily for addressing the questions, concerns, and issues regarding the nature and functioning of the society. It also addresses an important concern as to who would hold the legitimate authority over the state and the state subjects.
• Social thinkers believe that the concept of social contract theory typically posits that individuals have consented, either explicitl…

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Duty and Obligations

Duty and Obligations

• Duties and obligations are regarded as the necessary requirements that are found in people belonging to a society, nation, group et cetera.
• The term duty is regarded as something to which a person must to do as a result of the societal, social, or familial expectations.
• In other words, duty is defined as something natural in nature.
• The term obligation is defined as a responsibility that a person is given the perform.
• Whereas obligation is defined as something acquired.
• Duty is found …

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