Author Question: Explain carefully what Rousseau means by the social contract. Why and how is the social contract ... (Read 103 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 20, 2018

Explain carefully what Rousseau means by the social contract. Why and how is the
social contract enacted? Do you think Rousseaus concept of the social contract
adequately explains the origin and legitimacy of social obligation? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Carefully explain Socrates argument as to why he owes loyalty to the laws of Athens.
What, according to Socrates, should one do if one disagrees with certain laws? Do you
believe that Socrates has accurately described the relationship of the individual to the
state? Defend your answer.

What will be an ideal response?