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That's true, but I agree with the parent comment that 'contract' implies an initial negotiation and optional agreement, and none of us had that negotiation nor
by glial 5y ago
That's true, but I agree with the parent comment that 'contract' implies an initial negotiation and optional agreement, and none of us had that negotiation nor option. It's just a misleading term to use, so it seems like a bit of sophistry.
- hammock 5y ago> 'contract' implies an initial negotiation and optional agreement, and none of us had that negotiation nor option. Marriage contract? In Rousseau's time many women did not have those either.
- s1artibartfast 5y agoSlave contracts were a thing as well, but I think it is pretty clear that the original concept was one of mutual consent.