One of the criticisms of social contract theory is that it's doubtful that those who are supposed to be parties to the contract have actually given
A) due attention to morality.
B) any thought to whether Hobbes was correct.
C) any consideration to those who are not party to the contract.
D) their consent to the terms of the contract.

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Social contract theory posits that individuals have implicitly agreed to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler (or to the decision of a majority) in exchange for protection of their remaining rights. The criticism that individuals have not actually given their consent to the terms of the contract addresses a fundamental issue with the theory: the assumption of implicit agreement without explicit consent from all parties involved.

One of the Criticisms of Social Contract Theory Is That