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What is the theory of social contract of the origin of state? |
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Answer» Social Contract Theory of Origin of State: Social contract theory of origin of state is very old. This theory considers state a result of social contract made by people among themselves, not an organization made by divine power. According to this theory, state is a man – made institute. It depends neither on force nor on divine right. Proofs of social contracts can be found in ancient Indian literature. Great explanation of social contract theory can be found is ‘Shanti Parva’ of ‘Mahabharata’. Acharya Chankaya has also asserted that state is an organization based on human efforts and consent of public, not any result of divine power. He also propounded the social contract theory. Social contract theory can also be found in Jain and Buddhist literature. It can be found in western literature also. It was propounded by sophist scholars of ancient Greece. In modern times, this theory was propounded systematically by Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. |
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