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social contract
This term functions primarily as a technical concept in political philosophy and sociology. It describes the perceived trade-off between individual liberty and collective security, framing the legitimacy of government as something derived from the consent of the governed rather than divine right or raw power.
In contemporary usage, the term often extends beyond formal political theory to describe the unwritten expectations and mutual obligations between different groups in society, such as the implicit agreement between employers and employees regarding loyalty and stability.
Meanings
Examples
The professor explained how the social contract justifies the state's power to tax its citizens.
We have a social contract to treat each other with respect in this community.
Hobbes viewed the social contract as a way to escape the chaos of the state of nature.
Is the social contract still valid if the government fails to protect its people?
The entire idea of a social contract rests on the consent of the governed.
I wonder if we are subconsciously signing a social contract every time we enter a city.
Rousseau argued that the social contract should reflect the general will of the people.
The breakdown of the social contract often leads to civil unrest and instability.