What political philosophy concept describes an implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, often by sacrificing some individual freedom?
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Social Contract
This theory posits that individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of a ruler in exchange for protection of their remaining rights. Key theorists include Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.
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- What theory suggests that individuals consent to surrender some freedoms to a ruler in exchange for the protection of their remaining rights?