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    Contracts

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    CONTRACTS CONTRACT  a meeting of minds between 2 persons whereby one binds himself‚ with respect to the other‚ to give something or to render some service (ARTICLE 1305) GENERAL PROVISIONS (Arts. 1305-1317) Distinguish an ordinary Contract: a.) from a Contract of marriage b.) from an obligation c.) from an imperfect promise d.) from a pact e.) from a stipulation a.) from a Contract of marriage ORDINARY CONTRACT 1. The parties may be 2 or more persons of same or different genders

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    Hobbes Vs Bossuet

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    (1660-1714)‚ and English Civil War‚ which was followed by a tune of violence and political turmoil across the lands of Europe. Thus‚ political theorists‚ such as Thomas Hobbes and Jacques-Benigne Bossuet began addressing questions pertaining to power in relation to government and man to achieve a stable and relatively peaceful society. Although Hobbes and Bossuet shared arguments on a strong‚ unlimited government as a solution‚ the philosophers contrast in the approach and method of achieving absolute monarchy

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    Civilizations - Fall Final Paper After explaining how the state of nature evolved into civil society when people began to rely on each other for resources‚ Rousseau concluded that the social contact that made civil society possible is more important that the individuals who created it. Although civil society created inequality‚ it also created freedom‚ morality‚ and rationality‚ which make people human. On the other hand‚ Locke explained that the state of nature evolved into civil society because people wanted

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    Rousseau vs. Machiavelli

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    Machiavelli and Rousseau‚ both significant philosophers‚ had distinctive views on human nature and the relationship between the government and the governed. Their ideas were radical at the time and remain influential in government today. Their views on human nature and government had some common points and some ideas that differed. Machiavelli’s views were drastically different from other humanists at his time. He strongly promoted a secular society and felt morality was not necessary but stood

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    no social expectations‚ no competitions and no submission to the social hierarchy. Imagine yourself being free‚ peaceful‚ strong and powerful. Jean-Jacques Rousseau calls this state the natural state of man‚ the state that everyone should aspire to live in and that brings power to an individual. By exploring the natural state of man we are able to see how Jean-Jacques Rousseau developed a new understanding of the individual. According to Rousseau man should want to live in the natural state. Nithin

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    The Psychological Contract

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    Behaviour: Theory and Practice. | | | Question; It can be argued that the state of the relationship between the actors within an organisation influences its ability to achieve its goals. The employment relationship is arguably one of the more significant relationships that occur in an organisation particularly the psycho-social component. Critically evaluate the so called theory of the the psychological contract‚ does it provide a valid‚ reliable and predictable explanation that may contribute

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    CONTRACT LAW- EXAM NOTES What is a contract? An oral or written agreement between two or more parties which is enforceable by law. This agreement ‘will be legally binding if certain criteria are met – briefly‚ they require that there be an agreement (comprising an offer and acceptance)‚ consideration‚ intention to create legal relations‚ compliance with any formalities required by law and that the parties have the legal capacity to contract’1 What is the purpose of contract law

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    Classification of Contracts (7 – 1.30) Simple and formal contracts A formal contract is a written contract (such as a deed). A simple contract can be entirely orally or a combination of oral and written. Bilateral Contract: exchange of promise – one promise for another (a promisee’s promise in return for the promisor’s promise or vice versa) o Union Dominions Trust (Commercial) Ltd v Eagle Aircraft Services Ltd [1968] 1 All ER 104 at 108‚ Lord Diplock Unilateral Contract: A one way

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    Hobbes vs Machiavelli

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    Philosophy is an academic practice that dives into the study of the nature of things including knowledge‚ and existence. Its context of the norms of society and the reasons behind these norms are studied by philosophers whom include Thomas Hobbes and Nicolas Machiavelli. These two recognized philosophical minds have delved into the concept of a ruling government body‚ including governments and royalty. Hobbes penned the famous Leviathan while Machiavelli wrote the controversial The Prince. Both of

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    similar situations coming to a different end result. 18th century enlightenment thinkers influenced the way 20th century thinkers perceived humans which influenced later generations. Rousseau‚ Marx‚ and Nietzsche all believed that humans are trapped by society which forces them to be less than they can be. Rousseau and Marx wanted to create forms of government in order to limit the amount of inequality that was presented within the society‚ but Nietzsche argues this only creates more suppression

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