The Social Contract Penguin Classics

The Social Contract

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The Social Contract
Jean-Jacques Rousseau,Maurice Cranston (Translator)

The Social Contract

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"Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains." With these words, Jean-Jacques Rousseau's influential 1762 treatise challenges the notion of inherited authority. He argues that legitimate sovereign power stems from a 'social contract' among all citizens of a state. This seminal work explores fundamental concepts of liberty, law, freedom, and justice, provoking continuous debate about its implications for both democratic ideals and potential totalitarian systems.

Why You Should Read?

  • Examine the foundational theories of modern political thought, especially the concept of the social contract.
  • Explore Rousseau's profound insights into individual liberty, the role of law, and the structure of a just society.
  • Engage with a text that remains central to discussions on governance, democracy, and the balance between individual rights and collective good.
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ISBN-13 9780140442014
Cover / Binding Paperback
Publisher Penguin Classics
Genres:
ClassicsPoliticsSelf-HelpSpirituality

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