Social Contracts and Their Implications for Modern Society

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This exam evaluates the concept of social contracts and their relevance to modern governance and society, highlighting their implications for legitimacy and authority.

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Exam Details

Duration: 30 minutes

Prerequisites: Introduction to Political Philosophy, Foundations of Social Theory

Key Topics

  • Social Contracts
  • Governance
  • Legitimacy
  • Authority

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze Concepts of Social Contracts
  • Discuss Their Modern Relevance
  • Evaluate Governance Implications

Full Description

This exam investigates the concept of social contracts and examines their implications for modern society. Candidates will analyze foundational theories regarding the formation and role of social contracts in governance.

The notion of social contracts is integral to discussions surrounding legitimacy, authority, and civic responsibility. This examination is essential for understanding contemporary political philosophy and its practical applications in governance.

Assessments will emphasize the candidates' capacity to verbally articulate key social contract theories, evaluate their contemporary relevance, and discuss the efficacy of social contracts in current societal contexts.

Candidates should prepare by engaging with classical texts on social contracts while considering modern interpretations and critiques.

Sample Questions

  • What are the implications of social contract theories for contemporary governance?
  • How do critiques of the social contract challenge its foundations in modern society?

Field: Humanities

Subfield: Philosophy

Specialization: Social Philosophy

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