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What’s the difference between a social contract and an overt contract?
The distinction between a social contract and an overt contract lies primarily in their scope, nature, and how they come into being. Social Contract Overt Contract Key Differences Summarized: Feature Social Contract Overt Contract Scope Society-wide, government-citizen relationship Specific individuals/groups, specific interaction Nature Philosophical concept, foundational principles Explicit, clear, practical agreement Communication Implicit, historical, or…
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Social contract and Covert contract
The terms “social contract” and “covert contract” are quite different in their meaning and scope. Here’s a breakdown: Covert Contract Social Contract Key Differences Summarized: Feature Covert Contract Social Contract (Theory) Scope Individual, interpersonal relationships Society as a whole, relationship with the state Nature Unspoken, often unconscious expectations Implicit or explicit agreement on societal rules/governance…
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What is a Covert Contract?
A covert contract is an unspoken, often unconscious, agreement or expectation one person has of another in a relationship. The “covert” aspect means that this “contract” is never explicitly communicated or agreed upon by both parties, yet one person acts as if it exists and expects the other to adhere to its terms. Essentially, it’s…