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what would a society be like in which individuals and organizations were only subject to criminal liability and in which there was no civil liability for torts or violating contracts?

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A society subject to only criminal liability would lack civil redress for personal or economic harm, leading to economic stagnation and no compensation for personal injury without criminality.

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A society in which individuals and organizations were only subject to criminal liability and not civil liability for torts or violating contracts would lack a mechanism for addressing non-criminal wrongs that result in personal harm or economical loss. Thomas Hobbes proposed that without rules and laws, we'd live in a state of nature that could be chaotic and unfriendly. In such a society, the enforcement of contracts would not exist, making people hesitant to engage in agreements due to the high risk of non-payment or breach. This would significantly impede economic growth and development. Moreover, the absence of tort law would mean that individuals could not seek compensation for personal injury or damages caused by others, except when such acts are classified as crimes. This setup could undermine personal and property rights, leading to a society where the powers of enforcement and dispute resolution are extremely limited.

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