The Cause - Rob Pirie Rousseau's Social Contract Theory Explained | How It Still Relates To Us - Book Review
I truly hope you enjoy my review of the Social Contract by Rousseau. He is a fantastic writer and very enjoyable to read, especially regarding philosophy. His work, in my opinion, is still in the process of being lived out and proven. This means this work is very current, and he discusses many of the issues we face in the book. Below are a few main points about the Social Contract.
General Will:
The core concept, where citizens, by collectively deciding what is best for the community, essentially "obey themselves" when following laws based on the general will.
Natural Freedom vs. Civil Liberty:
People are naturally free, but by entering the social contract, they surrender some individual freedoms in exchange for the benefits of civil society and the protection of laws based on the general will.
Direct Democracy:
To ensure the general will is accurately reflected, Rousseau advocated for a system where citizens directly participate in decision-making, not through representatives.
Sovereignty of the People:
The ultimate power lies with the people, not with a monarch or ruling class, and they have the right to revolt if the government deviates from the general will.
Equality among Citizens:
Rousseau emphasized the importance of equality among citizens within the social contract, where everyone should have an equal say in shaping the laws.
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1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/
2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS1
3. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o
4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns9
5. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X92
6. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv
7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp
8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2x
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