Research On Contract Theory In Modern Western Society

The social contract theory that has emerged since modern times not only holds a very important historical position and social influence in its era of emergence,but also has profound significance for the subsequent development of Western society.The theory of social contract laid the foundation for the pursuit of ideas such as freedom,equality,and democracy in Western society.A framework and template have been developed for Westerners to understand the formation of the country and society,so that people do not lose their spiritual support in the face of major social changes.The theory of social contract can be traced back to the periods of ancient Greece and Rome,where the pursuit of rationality in ancient Greece determined the rational principles of social contract theory.Since modern times,the rise of natural law has once again created ideological conditions for the formation of social contract theory.In this context,Enlightenment thinkers and political philosophers proposed the theory of social contract to meet the needs of Western social changes in the 17 th and 18 th centuries.This provides strong theoretical arguments for the emerging capitalist market economic activities and provides reasonable proof for the development of capitalist countries and society.The theory of social contract has a profound impact,but there are also unavoidable drawbacks.Since modern times,ethics has been unable to enter politics,and the development of capitalist politics has just met people’s practical needs.The power of virtue has gradually been forgotten.People only pursue the law and forget to enrich their inner world,resulting in a moral crisis in the modern West.Drawing experience and lessons from the development of social contract theory is of great significance for people’s modern life.It is beneficial for people to correctly handle the relationship between morality and law in modern life.Enable people to pursue external wealth while also maintaining inner richness and tranquility.And not to fall into a situation where evil laws also become laws that need to be followed.