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205: The Social Contract 2: Electric Boogaloo

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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The Social Contract: Rights and Responsibilities

This chapter investigates the social contract, focusing on the relationship between individual rights and centralized authority. It discusses the importance of the 'general will' and the trade-off between personal freedoms and societal protection, illustrated through real-world examples and hypothetical scenarios. The dialogue also contemplates ethical dilemmas related to governance, such as the legitimacy of the death penalty and the complexities of vigilantism.

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