Social Contract, a Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, And a Discourse on Political Economy

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques; Cole, G. D. H. (TRN)

ISBN 10: 1420926977 / ISBN 13: 9781420926972

Published by Digireads.Com, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Contract, a Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, And a Discourse on Political Economy
• Publisher: Digireads.Com
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420926977
• ISBN 13: 9781420926972
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Jean-Jacques Rousseau writes, "Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains." This statement exemplifies the main idea behind "The Social Contract", in other words that man is essentially free if it weren't for the oppression of political organizations such as government. Rousseau goes on to lay forth the principles that he deems most important for achieving political right amongst people. Contained within this volume are also two discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In "A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality" Rousseau examines the causes of the inequalities that exist among men concluding that it is the natural result of the formation of any civilization. In "A Discourse on Political Economy" Rousseau examines the nature of politics and their effect on people. These three works lay a solid foundation for the political philosophy of Rousseau and are a must read for any student of political science or philosophy.