... , who each argued for a slightly different version of the Social Contract Theory, largely popularized the idea. However, Socrates first introduced the idea in Plato's dialogue the Crito, sections 50a-54d. The Social Contract Theory basically states that every citizen of a state is said to implicitly agree to a ... contract theory or not. "The only passage I meet with in antiquity where the obligation of obedience is ascribed to a promise is in Plato's Crito, where Socrates refuses to escape from prison because he had tacitly promised to obey the laws." (Hume, 1748) Philosophers such as L...

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... and sometimes by experimentation could be explained as 'Empiricism'. John Locke was considered to be the founder of Empiricism. His first book (Essay Concerning Human Understanding) concerned arguing with Plato, Descartes and other scholars citing that there are no original ideas or principles. He launched an attack on the thinking the people had then, which was somehow considered a priority. He ... is very old in institution and it has been a subject of matter of many controversial theories in many fields, including the economic and well as the political field as well. Plato belie...

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... it had an unique role. He believed the environment did not teach people anything new, but its purpose was to remind people of information they already knew (Cowie, 1999). Although Plato's views are not supported today, he laid the groundwork for other researchers to follow. Alternatively, philosopher Aristotle theorized a different idea about human behavior. He presented the idea that humans ... slate" and people's behavior and thoughts are due to experience (Ashcraft, 1998). His tabula rasa explanation believed that the environment and experience were the important influences in human...

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