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“By covenant only, that is to say, by mutual contract, he becomes subject to civil laws.”

Thomas Hobbes

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When people agree to follow the same rules and laws, they create a society where everyone knows what to expect and how to behave. This cooperation comes from a mutual agreement or contract that they all agree to follow. For example, in a community, everyone might agree to follow traffic laws so that driving is safe for everyone. Without this agreement, there would be chaos, as each person might do whatever they want, like driving on the wrong side of the road. This idea can be applied broadly: whenever we join a group, team, or society, agreeing to the shared rules helps keep order and fairness. It means we agree to give up a bit of our freedom to do as we please in exchange for the benefits of living in a peaceful and organized environment.

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Government Law and order Obligations Political philosophy Social contract Society
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