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HoP 454 - By Appointment Only - Political Philosophy in the Second Scholastic
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
The Social Contract and Origins of Political Authority
This chapter examines the philosophical underpinnings of political authority and the social contract as discussed by key historical thinkers. It highlights the evolution from individual family structures to a broader commonwealth, emphasizing the conflict between natural authority and the principle of voluntary consent.
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