The Social Contract (Penguin Classics)
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'Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains' These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has not ceased to stir debate since its publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or 'social contract', that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power. From this fundamental premise, he goes on to consider issues of liberty and law, freedom and justice, arriving at a view of society that has seemed to some a blueprint for totalitarianism, to others a declaration of democratic principles. Translated and Introduced by Maurice Cranston Review: Social contract + other important essays - Very good translation with excellent introduction by Alan Ryan. This edition includes in addition to the Social Contract, 1 Discourse on the Arts and Science, 2 Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, 3 Discourse on Political Economy, 4 The General society of the Human Race. Recommended edition and works. Review: Having read the French version - albeit a long time ago as a student - this translation is fluent and easy. In my view - I found it most enlightening. Having read the French version - albeit a long time ago as a student - this translation is fluent and easy. In my view, Jean Jaques Rousseau is underestimated as a philosopher and as a singularly good member of the Enlightenment. His phrase "Man is born free and everywhere is in chains.." resonates with much of what passes for democracy in today's world.
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M**O
Social contract + other important essays
Very good translation with excellent introduction by Alan Ryan. This edition includes in addition to the Social Contract, 1 Discourse on the Arts and Science, 2 Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, 3 Discourse on Political Economy, 4 The General society of the Human Race. Recommended edition and works.
A**R
Having read the French version - albeit a long time ago as a student - this translation is fluent and easy. In my view
I found it most enlightening. Having read the French version - albeit a long time ago as a student - this translation is fluent and easy. In my view, Jean Jaques Rousseau is underestimated as a philosopher and as a singularly good member of the Enlightenment. His phrase "Man is born free and everywhere is in chains.." resonates with much of what passes for democracy in today's world.
D**X
Perfect!
Thanks for this paperback book. It's perfect! No complaints at all.
T**N
Poor Quality Pages
This is the translation that I wanted so no problem withy the text. But the paper quality is very poor and I would expect it to turn yellow after a few years.
J**D
Eye opening
A very articulate and well laid out work a fantastic starting point for anyone to understand society and why we live in it
N**E
present for son who loved it
appreciated
S**.
Good condition rapid delivery
Very good condition
A**R
FAst and perfect
Great condition and speedy delivery.
S**R
A small thin book
Much smaller than I expected. Sweet :)
J**Y
Llegó con retraso y maltratado, no lo protegieron con celofán
M**S
Very good read
There a many interesting ideas contained in this book, although it is a dense read, as are other political science books, such as Machiavelli's prince or discourses, this book kept me very intertained. Used to write a paper for my political science book, I would recomend to anyone interested in politics and viewing things from a new perspective
M**X
Very good
Excellent prize for excellent quality
S**3
Must have
Great book, it is small and fits right in your hand. It is a good size book to take with you while you travel. Great topics to, of a great revolutionary mind which leaks some of the building blocks of our democratic republic.
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