Multiple Choice
Which of the following do contractarians assume about people in a state of nature?
A) People would all be better off if everyone agreed to a set of rules that enable them to cooperate more effectively.
B) People can reflect on their human nature to recognize what things are worth pursuing or promoting.
C) People do not have any interactions with one another until a social contract is established.
D) People would not abide by a social contract without the threat of punishment in the afterlife for violating that contract.
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