Cavell argues that the social contract encompasses not only explicit agreements but also shared judgment criteria that govern societal interactions and agreements between generations.
For Cavell, each new generation confronts the question of how to be bound by political agreements they did not consciously agree to, suggesting a reinterpretation of consent.
The process of learning societal norms mirrors language acquisition, where one emulates others to develop personal expression, enabling both acceptance and critical engagement with existing norms.
Cavell emphasizes that political dissent is essential to the social contract; it is through contestation that individuals can navigate and negotiate their place within their society.
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