The Social Contract Podcast Episodes

Written by Jean , Jacques Rousseau , Maurice Cranston

54 Episodes - 168 pages - ★★★★ - 27.5K ratings

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Diversity and the Social Contract with Ryan Muldoon

Economics Detective Radio - April 21, 2018 17:04 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
My guest today is Ryan Muldoon of the University at Buffalo. He is the author of Social Contract Theory for a Diverse World: Beyond Tolerance. We discuss the role of perspective diversity in political philosophy, with reference to both Ryan's book and his article, Diversity and Disagreement a...
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The social contract, preferences for redistribution, and tax morale

Devpolicy Talks - January 22, 2018 22:30 - 1 hour ★★★ - 1 rating
Taxation is central to the social contract between citizens and the state. Yet little research has explored the relationship in developing countries between individual attitudes towards the social contract and perceptions of tax fairness and efficacy. This recording of a seminar draws on experi...
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OA121: A Theory of Justice and the Social Contract (w/guest Aaron Rabi of Embrace the Void)

Opening Arguments - November 14, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3.4K ratings
Today's episode takes a deep dive into social contract theory, and in particular, one of the most influential works of modern philosophy, John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, with guest philosopher Aaron Rabi, host of the terrific podcast Embrace The Void. After the discussion, we end with the answe...
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The Social Contract (Re-Uploaded)*

GameMasters' Studio - October 05, 2017 21:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Most of us have heard of it. Most of us know it well. Yet it seems there are some that don't. And it is for them that we made this episode. Share it freely with friends, fellow players and even your DMs if you feel you need to. All should know of "The Social Contract" **It was brought to our at...
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Episode 17 - The Social Contract, The State And Anarchy

3emptypints - July 31, 2017 21:59 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
After A Week Off, We're Back With Our First Fully Mono Episode (For The Audiophiles Out There And Those Who Despise Stereo). We Open The Show With A New Segment: Libtard/Conservatard Of The Week. Episode 17 Is A Discussion Of JJ Rousseau's The Social Contract, Which The Anarchist Argues Is All...
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New Schemes to Violate the Social Contract

Judge John Hodgman - May 10, 2017 18:38 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.3K ratings
Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are in chambers this week to clear the docket! They discuss disputes about children in bars, wearing sweatpants to work, movie theater garbage and more! Plus a listener letter about virtual reality and the Renaissance Faire! 
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008 – Defending Capitalism – Freedom & the social contract of business

Conscious Leadership Weekly - January 03, 2017 02:34 - 1 hour
This week our guest is Paul Martel, president of YHB Investment Advisors, Inc. and a highly respected leader in humanitarian work. He recently published a book, A Humanitarian’s Defense of Capitalism: The Paradigm of Freedom, where he shares his perspective on how capitalism enables humanitarian...
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S1E12 - The Social Contract - "Tickled"

I Only Like You and Movies - September 05, 2016 03:48 - 20 minutes ★★★ - 5 ratings
Lonnie and Senaai try to talk about the social contract but end up just talking about how people should live with their mistakes and how all babies should sign documents as soon as they're born. They also spend way too much time discussing their new imaginary friend, Bob, and review "Tickled" bu...
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Episode 23 - The Social Contract Of Gaming

Ding & Dent - July 13, 2016 22:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 73 ratings
After discussing the usual, Raf and Charlie take on that murky term "the social contract" and how it applies to gaming. Excited About - 0:43 Guild Ball - 7:40 Zimby Mojo - 16:05 Ticket to Ride - 26:20 Tyrants of the Underdark - 33:00 The Social Contract Discussion - 45:10
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Public and Private Sectors and the Social Contract, Part 1

On Social Health and Change - April 06, 2016 20:29 -
Welcome to On Social Health and Change presented by Adler University!  On this week’s episode host, Hannah Stanley sits down with Valerie Werner, a director of Adler’s Public Policy and Administration program. Her expertise is in civic engagement, welfare reform and public policy.  
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Game Master's Journey 95 - The Social Contract with Christopher Ruthenbeck

Game Master's Journey - March 01, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 77 ratings
Christopher from Shark Bone Podcast joins me on the show to discuss the social contract for your tabletop RPG. We explain what a social contract is, and how you can use it to avoid problems before they start. We share a host of ideas and thoughts to help you nail down the social contract that wi...
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TDH60M - Ep 21 - Banky Vs. The Social Contract

This Deathclock has 60 Minutes - February 04, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week Tim Banky joins us to talk about judging, rules interactions and how to not be a jerk.
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Episode 19: The Social Contract of Gathering at the Table

Botch Games Podcast - March 24, 2015 20:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In episode 19, Craig and Duke discuss the social contract of gathering at the table to play games: what is expected as a participant, how to function as part of the group, and the faux pas that ruin game nights. They get in depth with two games they're playing: At the Gates of Loyang from Z-man ...
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#14 - The Social Contract

Drunken Philosophy - July 02, 2014 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 186 ratings
Connor and Dan discuss the philosophy of the social contract.
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Episode #026 ... Thomas Hobbes pt. 1 - The Social Contract

Philosophize This! - June 17, 2014 02:41 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14.2K ratings
On this episode of the podcast, we learn about Thomas Hobbes. We first ask ourselves what it would be like to live in a society with no laws or government, much like the scenario depicted in The Purge. Next, we question whether or not humans are inherently selfish and how this affects the way we ...
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Diversity, Tolerance and the Social Contract

MCMP – Mathematical Philosophy (Archive 2011/12) - October 16, 2012 00:18 - 23 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Justin P. Bruner (UCI) gives a talk at the MCMP Formal Ethics Workshop (11-13 October, 2012) titled "Diversity, Tolerance and the Social Contract".
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Individualism vs the social contract

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - May 21, 2012 07:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Weekly podcasts of sermons delivered at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin. Together we nourish souls, transform lives, and do justice to build the Beloved Community. We are an inclusive liberal religious and spiritual community. We support each individual's search for meaning and purp...
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Panel 1: Culture, Identity, and the Social Contract

Teaching and Education Events Video - March 19, 2010 19:18 - Video
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Panel 1: Culture, Identity, and the Social Contract

Teaching and Education Events Audio - March 19, 2010 18:40 ★★★★ - 2 ratings
UC Berkeley special events, interviews, and lectures featuring distinguished faculty and guests. To view these events as webcasts visit webcast.berkeley.edu. Full course lectures available, too.
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1159 Boot Camp #2: The Social Contract (Pro) - audio to a video

Freedomain! Volume 4: Shows 898-1559 - September 27, 2008 17:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
I work as hard as possible to defend the statist concept of the 'Social Contract' as a justification for subjugation to government and taxation.
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The Social Contract

In Our Time: Philosophy - February 07, 2008 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 793 ratings
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Social Contract and ask a foundational question of political philosophy – by what authority does a government govern? “Man was born free and he is everywhere in chains”. So begins Jean Jacques Rousseau’s great work on the Social Contract. Rousseau was trying t...
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157 The Social Contract Part 3: Logic

Freedomain! Volume 1: Introduction - 271 - March 23, 2006 17:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
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156 The Social Contract Part 2: Facts

Freedomain! Volume 1: Introduction - 271 - March 23, 2006 16:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
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155 The Social Contract Part 1: Origins

Freedomain! Volume 1: Introduction - 271 - March 23, 2006 08:37 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
So it's like this - the government sort of takes out a 'contract' on you...
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