SCL1501
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: 28 March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
a) Explain the notion of “social contract.”
ANSWER:
The "social contract" is a philosophical concept that suggests an agreement among individuals to form a
society and abide by certain rules and norms in exchange for protection, security, and the benefits of
living in a structured community. This idea was notably explored by philosophers such as Thomas
Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The social contract posits that individuals give up some
freedoms and submit to authority in exchange for the benefits of societal order and governance. It's
foundational in understanding the legitimacy of political authority and the balance between individual
rights and the collective good.
b) How is this text relevant to the notion of a subjective being?
ANSWER:
The notion of a "subjective being" refers to an individual who is capable of self-awareness, conscious
thought, and personal experience. This contrasts with an "objective" perspective, which views things
from an external, impersonal stance. In the context of the social contract, a subjective being would be
an individual who, through their capacity for reason and personal choice, enters into the contract and
decides to follow the societal rules in exchange for the protection and benefits offered by the society.
The text emphasizes the individual’s agency and participation in forming a contract, recognizing the
subjective nature of the person in shaping the social order.
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: 28 March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
a) Explain the notion of “social contract.”
ANSWER:
The "social contract" is a philosophical concept that suggests an agreement among individuals to form a
society and abide by certain rules and norms in exchange for protection, security, and the benefits of
living in a structured community. This idea was notably explored by philosophers such as Thomas
Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The social contract posits that individuals give up some
freedoms and submit to authority in exchange for the benefits of societal order and governance. It's
foundational in understanding the legitimacy of political authority and the balance between individual
rights and the collective good.
b) How is this text relevant to the notion of a subjective being?
ANSWER:
The notion of a "subjective being" refers to an individual who is capable of self-awareness, conscious
thought, and personal experience. This contrasts with an "objective" perspective, which views things
from an external, impersonal stance. In the context of the social contract, a subjective being would be
an individual who, through their capacity for reason and personal choice, enters into the contract and
decides to follow the societal rules in exchange for the protection and benefits offered by the society.
The text emphasizes the individual’s agency and participation in forming a contract, recognizing the
subjective nature of the person in shaping the social order.
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
