The Social Contract

(Author) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141018881
Publish year:
2004
Publish date:
Sept. 2, 2004

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was an influential Genevan philosopher and writer known for his work "The Social Contract." He wrote in a clear and engaging style, advocating for individual freedom and the idea that people are inherently good but corrupted by society. His ideas laid the foundation for modern political thought.

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