Question

Integrated social contracts theory maintains that

A. There is no such thing as "moral free space"—all ethical standards are determined by societal norms and individuals have an implied social contract to live up to these standards
B. Few nations or cultures have common moral agreement on what is ethically right and wrong
C. There should be no absolute limits put on what actions and behaviors fall inside the boundaries of what is ethically or morally right and which actions/behaviors fall outside
D. Universal ethical norms always take precedence over local ethical norms
E. Each country/culture/society has commonly held views about what constitutes ethically appropriate actions/behaviors; these common standards of what is ethical and what is not combine to form a "social contract" that all individuals in that country/culture/society are obligated to observe

Answer 1

Integrated social contracts theory posits that ethical standards arise from commonly held views within a society forming a social contract that individuals are bound to follow. it integrates universal ethical principles with the interpretation of these norms within local cultural contexts. social Contract Theory establishes the concept of consensual governance, where citizens agree to societal rules in exchange for state-provided benefits.

Step-by-step explanation:

Integrated social contracts theory maintains that E. Each country/culture/society has commonly held views about what constitutes ethically appropriate actions/behaviors; these common standards of what is ethical and what is not combine to form a "social contract" that all individuals in that country/culture/society are obligated to observe. This concept suggests that while there may be universal ethical principles, the social contracts that emerge within different societies interpret and apply these ethical norms according to local cultural standards.Normative Ethical Relativism supports the idea that there are no absolute universal moral standards, and that moral rightness and wrongness vary from society to society.

In contrast, Integrated Social Contract Theory (ISCT) acknowledges the existence of universal norms (hypernorms) but also recognizes the importance of local norms within the context of these more general, universal ethical standards.Social Contract Theory underpins the legitimacy of a government's power, dictating that citizens consent to abide by the rules and laws of their society and in exchange, they receive security and other societal benefits. If a state fails to uphold these principles, citizens can withdraw their social and moral obligations to the state.