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A Treatise on the Social Compact: Or The Principles of Politic Law

A Treatise on the Social Compact: Or The Principles of Politic Law

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
John Adams Library (Boston Public Lib
Adams, John

Hardcover

PhilosophyGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1019957980
ISBN13: 9781019957981
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 266
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Published in 1762, 'A Treatise on the Social Compact' is a landmark work of political philosophy by the Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In it, Rousseau lays out his vision for a just and egalitarian society, in which individuals willingly surrender some of their freedoms in exchange for protection and security. He argues that the power of the state should be based on the will of the people, rather than the arbitrary authority of rulers. This book is a foundational text in modern political theory and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political philosophy.

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