Of The Social Contract and Other Political Writings (2) (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought Ser.)
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- Synopsis
- 'Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains.' These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has stirred vigorous debate ever since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or 'social contract', that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power. From this fundamental premise, he goes on to consider issues of liberty and law, freedom and justice, arriving at a view of society that has seemed to some a blueprint for totalitarianism, to others a declaration of democratic principles.Translated by Quintin HoareWith a new introduction by Christopher Bertram
- Copyright:
- 2012
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780141931999
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780141191751, 9780141191751, 9780141191751
- Publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Date of Addition:
- 07/23/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Christopher Bertram, Quintin Hoare
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government
- Reading Age:
- 18 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Christopher Bertram
- Translator:
- Quintin Hoare
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