Social Contract Theory: Stranded after an airplane crash. The Social Contract Theory states “We are all by nature largely, or entirely, self-interested. What we want is power over others, physical security, plenty of money and sensual pleasure.” (pg. 194). However, not everyone can be on the top of the heap. Therefore, if we are rational, we will each agree to curb our self-interest and cooperate with one another. (pg. 194) In the scenario given, we have two options. Take control or enter into a social contract. Given that both groups are equal (at this point we will leave the guns out of it) only having small pocket knives as weapons, we could enter a social contract to curb our self interest in order to have a better life working together
