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According to Rousseau, the social contract is primarily aimed at:
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:
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:
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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