Which of the following is not an advantage of contractarianism?
A) It explains why it is usually rational to behave morally.
B) It explains why we have moral obligations to all fellow persons.
C) It explains why we are often bound to obey the law.
D) It explains why we may sometimes break the law.

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Contractarianism does not necessarily provide a clear explanation for why we have moral obligations to all fellow persons. It does, however, provide explanations for the other options: A) it argues that it is rational to behave morally because it is in our best interests to do so; C) it explains why we are often bound to obey the law because we have agreed to do so through a social contract; and D) it explains why we may sometimes break the law if doing so is necessary to protect our own rights or the rights of others.

Which of the Following Is Not an Advantage of Contractarianism