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202: Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "The Social Contract" (Compact?)

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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Rousseau's Moral Philosophy

This chapter explores Rousseau's philosophical ideas concerning individual emotions and their effect on moral decision-making within society. It examines the transition from the state of nature to a civil society, addressing the complexities of individual rights, societal obligations, and the legitimization of property through the social contract.

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