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The Social Contract & Discourses

The Social Contract & Discourses

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
Cole, G. D. H. (George Douglas Howard)

Paperback

PhilosophyGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1023246414
ISBN13: 9781023246415
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract & Discourses remains a cornerstone of political philosophy, exploring the fundamental questions of societal organization and the legitimacy of state power. Rousseau delves into the concept of the social contract, arguing that legitimate authority arises from the consent of the governed.

Within these pages, Rousseau contrasts civilized society with the idealized state of nature, examining the origins of inequality and the corruption of natural goodness. He proposes a radical vision of a society guided by the general will, where collective interest supersedes individual desires.

This collection presents Rousseau's seminal works on the social contract, offering profound insights into the relationship between the individual and society. A vital text for understanding the foundations of modern political thought and enduring debates on freedom, authority, and the common good.

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