Publisher's Synopsis
""A Treatise On The Social Compact: Or The Principles Of Politic Law"" is a political philosophy book written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1791. The book is a discussion of the social contract theory, which argues that individuals give up certain natural rights in exchange for protection and security provided by the government. Rousseau argues that the social contract should be based on the general will of the people and that the government should be a direct democracy, where citizens have a say in the decision-making process. He also discusses the importance of individual freedom and the need for a balance between individual rights and the common good. The book was a significant influence on the French Revolution and is considered one of the most important works of political philosophy.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.
