Contractarianism

Contractarianism in ethics proposes that moral acts are those that we would all agree to if we were unbiased and rational. It's about forming rules everyone can accept for mutual benefit. Imagine a social contract where we all agree not to steal, not because theft is inherently wrong, but because we don't want to live in a society where theft is common. So, it's an agreed-upon standard for behavior to promote harmony and cooperation.