Description
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's seminal work, The Social Contract, presents a radical vision of political legitimacy rooted in the consent of the governed. Rousseau argues that true freedom is achieved not by abandoning society, but by entering into a "social contract" where individuals collectively surrender their natural rights to the general will of the community. This foundational text explores the nature of sovereignty, the role of law, and the ideal form of government, challenging traditional notions of authority and advocating for a more egalitarian and participatory society. Its profound influence has shaped democratic thought and revolutionary movements for centuries, continuing to provoke debate on the balance between individual liberty and collective order.
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paperback
Penguin
Published May 30, 2006
177 pages
ISBN: 9780143037491
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Details
First Published
1762
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
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