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Criticisms of Social Contract Theory
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Which philosopher argued that the social contract is an invalid concept because it is based on a hypothetical agreement that never actually took place?
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David Hume
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David Hume argued that the social contract is an invalid concept because it is based on a hypothetical agreement that never actually took place. He believed that the only legitimate form of government is one that is based on consent, but that this consent is not given explicitly through a social contract.