Rousseau, JeanJacques
The Social Contract (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853267819
- author:
- Rousseau, JeanJacques
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 160
- Genre:
- Other prose: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau In this foundational work of modern political philosophy, Rousseau argues that individual freedom can only be preserved under the law. He contends that true freedom requires each person to subordinate their desires to the collective interest, the general will. This idea has been both celebrated as a promise of equality and freedom, and criticized as a blueprint for totalitarianism. Rousseau's The Social Contract is a thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of political systems. With its unflinching examination of the complexities of human nature and the nature of power, this book remains a vital contribution to our understanding of the social contract. Published in a new edition, this paperback edition of The Social Contract is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and the history of ideas.
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