Scl 1501 assessment 1 semester 1 2025

Understanding the Social Contract and Legal Recourse: A Report on Educational Philosophies and Debt Recovery QUESTION 1 a) The Notion of “Social Contract” The concept of the "social contract" is foundational in political philosophy. It refers to an implicit agreement among individuals to form a society and accept certain moral and political obligations in exchange for societal protection and the benefits of organized community living. Philosophers like Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and JeanJacques Rousseau have significantly contributed to this notion, arguing that individuals surrender some freedoms and submit to authority to ensure collective security. In a social contract, individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to abide by the rules and norms of the society, thereby creating a foundation for governance and cooperation. This dynamic encourages order, protects rights, and provides a framework for justice, wherein citizens agree to be governed in return for the protection of their remaining rights. The social contract thus lays the philosophical groundwork for democratic governance, civil rights, and the rule of law. b) Banking Education "Banking education" is a term coin...