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In a world marked by diverse cultures, beliefs, and behaviors, what common threads hold our societies together? Join Barra McClusky, an esteemed sociologist and cultural theorist, in their compelling TED Talk, "The Social Contract," where they unravel the complexities of societal norms and the implicit agreements that guide how we treat one another.
In this insightful exploration, Barra McClusky will delve into the essence of the social contract and its profound impact on our interactions and community dynamics Barra McCluskey is a 5th Year student at Belvedere College S.J.. He has partaken in a variety of programmes and events both in Ireland and abroad, covering a wide variety of topics. He has a keen interest in politics and philosophy, having studied both and worked on programs that were oriented around these topics. He recently travelled to Belgium as part of the Irish delegation for the Western Europe Model European Parliament.
His talk will cover the concept of the social contract, an idea discussed by well-known philosophers that include Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. He will discuss how the social contract has come to be, how it aims to aid those who obey it and its shortcomings. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
In a world marked by diverse cultures, beliefs, and behaviors, what common threads hold our societies together? Join Barra McClusky, an esteemed sociologist and cultural theorist, in their compelling TED Talk, "The Social Contract," where they unravel the complexities of societal norms and the implicit agreements that guide how we treat one another.
In this insightful exploration, Barra McClusky will delve into the essence of the social contract and its profound impact on our interactions and community dynamics Barra McCluskey is a 5th Year student at Belvedere College S.J.. He has partaken in a variety of programmes and events both in Ireland and abroad, covering a wide variety of topics. He has a keen interest in politics and philosophy, having studied both and worked on programs that were oriented around these topics. He recently travelled to Belgium as part of the Irish delegation for the Western Europe Model European Parliament.
His talk will cover the concept of the social contract, an idea discussed by well-known philosophers that include Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. He will discuss how the social contract has come to be, how it aims to aid those who obey it and its shortcomings. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
