Social contract theory states that

society came to exist out of peoples

desire to have harmony in the
community
*People need or must surrender
some of their freedom in exchange
for order in the society.
3 CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHERS
THOMAS HOBBES - In His
LEVIATHAN he stated that man
created a government and
surrendered his several rights and
freedom out of fear of death
 *A person needs to surrender some
of His freedom and rights in
exchange for his security
*A person needs to follow
government laws for him to be
secured and protected.
*He strongly advocates the Golden
Rule;
*His philosophy had a great impact
that has shaped the world when it
comes to the perspective of
government laws.
John Lock
*People are born good, that a
person’s nature is happy, contented,
reasonable and tolerant.
*Advocates equality in everything
and everyone
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Interpreted the social contract as
as an answer to inequalities and
injustices that sprung from early
society.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
*Legitimate government is the
one established by the people
who entered into a mutual
contract for good relationship.
 Forms of Societies
Nomadic/Hunter Gatherer
- Survival depends on their immediate
environment.
- Fishing, hunting, plant or fruit gathering.
- Move from one place to another to
survive
 Forms of Societies
Pastoral
--survival is based on taming and
caring for animals
--people started to settle
permanently in an area /territory.
 Forms of Societies
Horticulture
--Gardening-Plants, fruits and
vegetables
Agriculture
--planting and raising animals
 Forms of Societies
Industrial advanced
Post industrialmore advanced
Virtual well advanced
technology (cyberspace)
•1. Which among the following is
the mutual recognition of each
other as persons?
a. Dialogue b. Character
c. Intersubjectivity
d. Personality
2. Which of the following is true about
intersubjectivity?
a. Intersubjectivity is caused by philosophical
concept.
b. Intersubjectivity is caused by an influence
from another person.
c. Intersubjectivity is not an interaction
between self and others.
d. Intersubjectivity is a kind of relationship
which considered a subject- to-person way of
relating.
•3. How do we interact with people in a
meaningful way?
a. To be anxious about socializing
b. to be worried about what people thinks
about you
c. To establish connections and have moral
relationships with other people
d. To be hesitant to being attached and
have close relationships with other people
4. What drives us to reach out to other people
and interact with them in a meaningful ways?
a. close relationships b. establish
attachment c. Human Nature d. mutual
recognition
5. What do you convey when you interact with
other people?
a. Attitude acceptanceb. Care and Respect
c. Respect and Empathy d. Love and
Empathy