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According to Rousseau, the social contract is primarily aimed at:
Preserving individual freedom within a collective society
Rousseau believed that the legitimacy of government arises from:
The consent of the governed
In the social contract, Rousseau proposed that individuals should:
Surrender some freedoms for the collective good
Study Notes
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
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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