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Commentary on Hobbes. by Yukito Emaya (2013)
- A nation is established by a social compact that creates a sovereign.
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There was no rational discussion among all of us in this process.
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Violent coercion and subjugation
- And “If you obey, you get protection.” [interchange format B
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It is a mistake to think of the social contract as a exchange form C contract
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When entering into a contract on Exchange Form C, an Exchange Form B is also required behind the contract.
- If the contract is not fulfilled, the state power can be used to enforce the contract, so the contract is valid.
- Convincing.
- In other words, since there can be no Form C without Form B, the social contract cannot be a Form C contract, but a Form B exchange based on violence and fear, “If you obey, we will protect you.
- Reminds me of “[Violence makes justice.
Universal Religion - A way of life that is free and equal D presented
- The earliest ones were nomadic communist groups.
- Nomadic hunter-gatherer.
- When a church or temple was built, it became the religion of the state or community.
- Religious Organizing だな
- There is no need for D to take the form of a religion in this day and age.
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