The Social Contract Or Principles Of Political Right

The Social Contract Or Principles Of Political Right is a political philosophy book written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. It was first published in 1762 and has since become a seminal text in the field of political theory. The book explores the concept of the social contract, which is the implicit agreement between individuals and their government that defines the rights and responsibilities of each party.Rousseau argues that the social contract is the foundation of all legitimate political authority and that it is based on the principle of the general will. This means that the government must act in the best interests of the entire community, not just a select few individuals or groups. He also argues that individuals have a natural right to freedom and equality, and that the social contract should protect these rights.The book is divided into four parts. The first part discusses the concept of the social contract and the general will. The second part examines the different forms of government and their suitability for different societies. The third part discusses the role of the sovereign, or the person or group that exercises political power. The fourth and final part of the book discusses the nature of the state and the relationship between the individual and the community.Overall, The Social Contract Or Principles Of Political Right is a thought-provoking and influential work that has had a lasting impact on political philosophy and the development of modern democracy.THE first and most important deduction from the principles we have so far laid down is that the general will alone can direct the State according to the object for which it was instituted, i.e., the common good: for if the clashing of particular interests made the establishment of societies necessary, the agreement of these very interests made it possible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.