Intersubjectivity

Society

An organized group of people whose members interact frequently and share a common territory and culture.

Social Contract

An agreement where individuals sacrifice a portion of their freedom to form a society and submit to a higher authority.

General Will (Rousseau)

The concept that the government acts on behalf of the people's collective interests.

Veil of Ignorance (Rawls)

A hypothetical state in which individuals do not know their own characteristics, leading them to seek a just society.

Common Good

The social conditions that enable individuals and groups to fulfill their goals and achieve well-being.

Natural State (Hobbes)

The condition of humans prior to the establishment of society, driving them by their desires, often leading to conflict.

Consent of the Governed (Locke)

The principle that the legitimacy of authority comes from the consent of those being governed.

Individual Development

The transformation of individuals through their interactions and relationships within society.

Enlightenment Philosophers

The social theorists such as Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau who studied the origins and principles governing human societies.

Cooperation (Locke)

The idea that individuals can come together to form a society, sharing the responsibilities of public welfare.