Social Contract
A social contract is an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits. It involves sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.
Related terms
Natural Rights : These are rights that individuals inherently possess regardless of legal systems or societal norms, such as life, liberty, and property.
John Locke : An influential Enlightenment thinker known for his ideas about government power coming from the consent of the governed and natural rights.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau : Another key Enlightenment philosopher who expanded on the idea of a social contract, arguing it was necessary for civil society and law creation.
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