The social contract theory concerns itself with how to construct a just society given __________.
A) the many inequalities of wealth, knowledge, and social status
B) the difficulty of acting toward others as people would have them act toward themselves
C) the many logical fallacies contained in legal contracts
D) the implicit agreement that the powerful are best suited to govern
E) the inherent nature of those in a society to argue and reject consensus

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Social contract theory concerns itself with how to construct a just society given the many inequalities of wealth, knowledge, and social status. Freeing oneself of self-knowledge, Rawls argues, improves one's ability to evaluate the terms of a fair agreement (contract) under which he or she enters society or joins an organization like a corporation.

The Social Contract Theory Concerns Itself with How to Construct