Rousseau's Social Contract Quiz
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According to Rousseau, the social contract is primarily aimed at:

  • Eliminating the concept of private property
  • Preserving individual freedom within a collective society (correct)
  • Imposing strict regulations on personal conduct
  • Ensuring absolute power for the ruling elite
  • Rousseau believed that the legitimacy of government arises from:

  • The divine right of kings
  • The consent of the governed (correct)
  • The military strength of the ruling class
  • The economic prosperity of the nation
  • In the social contract, Rousseau proposed that individuals should:

  • Pursue self-interest without regard for others
  • Surrender some freedoms for the collective good (correct)
  • Reject the concept of community altogether
  • Adhere to rigid societal hierarchies
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    Rousseau's Social Contract

    • Primarily aimed at protecting individuals from the consequences of their own selfishness and the abuse of power by those in authority
    • Legitimacy of government arises from the general will of the people, not from a monarch or a ruler
    • Individuals should surrender their natural rights to a collective whole, thereby creating a sovereign entity that represents the general will

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    Test your knowledge of Rousseau's social contract with this quiz. Explore his views on the purpose of the social contract, the source of government legitimacy, and his proposals for individual behavior within this framework.

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