The Social Contract

"The Social Contract" is a seminal political treatise by the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, first published in 1762. In this influential work, Rousseau explores the nature of political authority and the principles of legitimate government. He argues that the foundation of political authority lies in a social contract, a hypothetical agreement among individuals to form a society and submit to the authority of a collective will. Rousseau contends that this social contract creates a sovereign body, representing the general will of the people, which is the source of legitimate political power. Through eloquent prose and persuasive argumentation, "The Social Contract" examines the principles of democracy, citizenship, and the relationship between individuals and the state. Rousseau's ideas have had a profound impact on political theory and have influenced movements for democracy and social justice around the world.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0140442014
• EAN: 9780140442014
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 1968
• Pub Date: June 30, 1968
• Physical Info: 1.19 cms H x 20.02 cms L x 12.9 cms W (0.15 kgs), 192 pages