01:790:101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Jack Nicholson, Representative Democracy, Federalist No. 10

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: 01:790:101
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Obligation is owed to those who participate in cooperative agreement. Free rider- someone who doesn"t participate in a scheme that benefits everyone. Those that benefit from good faith sacrifices of others made in support of mutually beneficially cooperative venture have moral obligation to make reciprocal sacrifices in that venture. Chipping in for keg but people crash party . Rawles believes that free-rider is taking advantage or exploiting the sacrifices of other people who have freely assumed burdens of mutual benefits. People are obligated to obey when they consent to do so. Voluntary agreement people voluntarily agree to participate in cooperative society because of the benefits received from doing so. Consent means voluntary agreement on the basis of benefits derived from agreements. Public goods: everyone benefits and is thus expected to contribute in some way. The contributions of individuals may be small, but the aggregate contribution is crucial.