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social contract theory
Also known as: social contract, social contracts, social contract theory
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Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimHypotheses regarding the evolution of language suggest it evolved to fulfill social functions, including social grooming to bind large groups, the making of social contracts to enable monogamy and male provisioning, and the use of language to impress potential mates.
claimEvolutionary hypotheses regarding the potential adaptive functions of language include the theories that language evolved for social grooming, to signal mating potential, or to form social contracts.
Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 2 facts
claimIn many resource-rich countries, a 'social contract' exists where governments provide benefits and subsidies funded by fossil fuel revenues in exchange for the population's acceptance of the existing political order and adverse socio-economic conditions.
claimExamples of benefits provided under the 'social contract' in resource-rich countries include gasoline subsidies (McCulloch et al., 2021; Houeland, 2022), high levels of public employment in the fossil fuel sector, and direct cash transfers.
(PDF) Language and Consciousness; How Language Implies Self ... academia.edu 1 fact
claimOnly humans possess the self-awareness necessary to form commitments and social contracts through language.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net Mar 13, 2026 1 fact
perspectiveReal stability in the Middle East requires more than new government alignments or improved deterrence; it necessitates legitimate representation, renewed social contracts, and governance capable of delivering dignity, protection, and economic security to citizens.
Social Epistemology - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy plato.stanford.edu Feb 26, 2001 1 fact
referenceCharles Mills' 1997 book 'The Racial Contract,' published by Cornell University Press, presents a critique of social contract theory through the lens of racial oppression.
Evolutionary Psychology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimLeda Cosmides and John Tooby observed that robust and replicable content effects in Wason Selection Tasks were found only for rules that related terms recognizable as benefits and costs/requirements in the format of a standard social contract.
Managed Stability or Systemic Reform: Iran's Options After the 12 ... valdaiclub.com Dec 1, 2025 1 fact
claimSystemic reform in Iran, as a strategy for continued stability, involves a partial renewal of the social contract, increased representation for reformers, a diminished role for conservatives, a reduction in foreign policy activity, and greater responsiveness to public demand.