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The Social Contract, written by the influential philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, is a foundational work of modern political thought that has had a significant impact on the world. It examines the complex relationship between individuals and the state, and explores how people can form a society based on a mutual agreement about the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Rousseau argues that people can create a society in which everyone is free and equal, a society that is based on a social contract that is agreed upon by all. This groundbreaking work has been inspiring political and social reformers for centuries, and it remains an essential text for understanding the history of political thought. This edition is excerpted from the 1920 translation by G.D.H. Cole (1889-1959).

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a philosopher, author and political theorist who lived in the 18th century and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1712 and died in 1778. Rousseau’s ideas had a profound impact on the development of modern political thought, particularly in terms of his advocacy for democracy and the rights of the individual. He was a major influence on the French Revolution and the development of the modern social contract. Rousseau’s most famous works include The Social Contract, his autobiography Confessions, and his novel Emile. His ideas on education and government were revolutionary for the time an had a lasting impact on the way people think about these topics. He was a strong advocate for democracy, believing that it was the only form of government that could protect the rights of the individual. He also argued for a more equitable distribution of wealth and resources and believed that people should be free to pursue their own interests. Rousseau’s philosophy has been widely studied and discussed since his death, and his works continue to be read and discussed today. He is considered one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment and his legacy of political and social reform lives on. His work has profoundly shaped modern political thought and continues to be an important reference point for political theorists and philosopher.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08GVGMS83
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8680022764
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.26 x 8.5 inches