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by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

In 1762, Rousseau published The Social Contract and another major work, Emile, or On Education. Both works criticized religion, and were consequently banned in France and his native Geneva. As a result, Rousseau was forced to flee his homeland and live under the protection of others for the rest of…

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Posted By joe b #201805 at Sep 23, 2011 4:05 AM

What are the qualities of political leadership

according to the jean-Jacques Rousseau The Social Contract

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Posted By shane m #224915 at Jan 20, 2012 8:34 PM

Is Rousseau's idea of freedom attractive?

Who in society might find consenting to the general will of the sovereign to be a disadvantage? Who would benefit?

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Posted By gerry h #68179 at Nov 09, 2008 5:30 PM

rousseau versus hobbes

in what ways does The Social Contract contradict Hobbes' ideas of man in the primitive "state of nature"?

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Posted By victoria r #213129 at Nov 14, 2011 1:25 PM

Consequences of The Social Contract

What were the negative social consequences of The Social Contract in Europe

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