"Man was born free, but everywhere he is in chains." Thus begins Rousseau's influential 1762 work, in which he argues that all government is fundamentally flawed and that modern society is based on a system of inequality. The philosopher proposes an alternative system for the development of self-governing, self-disciplined citizens.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Value ..., 2017
Hardcover
12th M..., 2018
Softcover
Value ..., 2017
Softcover
Create..., 2016
Softcover
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
1. On the Social Contract (Dover Thrift Editions)
Published by
Dover Publications
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
Paperback
Quantity Available: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications, 2003. Paperback. Condition: New. Never used!. Seller Inventory # 0486426920
Buy New
£ 3.98
Convert currency
2. On the Social Contract (Paperback)
Published by
Dover Publications Inc., United States
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
Paperback
Quantity Available: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications Inc., United States, 2003. Paperback. Condition: New. New edition. Language: English. Brand new Book. "Man was born free, but everywhere he is in chains. This man believes that he is the master of others, and still he is more of a slave than they are. How did that transformation take place? I don't know. How may the restraints on man become legitimate? I do believe I can answer that question ."Thus begins Rousseau's influential 1762 work, Du Contract Social. Arguing that all government is fundamentally flawed, and that modern society is based on a system that fosters inequality and servitude, Rousseau demands nothing less than a complete revision of the social contract to ensure equality and freedom.Noting that government derives its authority by the people's willing consent (rather than the authorization of God), Rousseau posits that a good government can justify its need for individual compromises, rewarding its citizens with "civil liberty and the proprietorship of all he possesses." The controversial philosopher further suggests that promoting social settings in which people transcend their immediate appetites and desires lead to the development of self-governing, self-disciplined beings.A milestone of political science, these essays introduced the inflammatory ideas that led to the chaos of the French Revolution, and are considered essential reading for students of history, philosophy, and other social sciences. Seller Inventory # AAC9780486426921
Buy New
£ 3.98
Convert currency
3. On the Social Contract (Paperback)
Published by
Dover Publications Inc., United States
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
Paperback
Quantity Available: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications Inc., United States, 2003. Paperback. Condition: New. New edition. Language: English. Brand new Book. "Man was born free, but everywhere he is in chains. This man believes that he is the master of others, and still he is more of a slave than they are. How did that transformation take place? I don't know. How may the restraints on man become legitimate? I do believe I can answer that question ."Thus begins Rousseau's influential 1762 work, Du Contract Social. Arguing that all government is fundamentally flawed, and that modern society is based on a system that fosters inequality and servitude, Rousseau demands nothing less than a complete revision of the social contract to ensure equality and freedom.Noting that government derives its authority by the people's willing consent (rather than the authorization of God), Rousseau posits that a good government can justify its need for individual compromises, rewarding its citizens with "civil liberty and the proprietorship of all he possesses." The controversial philosopher further suggests that promoting social settings in which people transcend their immediate appetites and desires lead to the development of self-governing, self-disciplined beings.A milestone of political science, these essays introduced the inflammatory ideas that led to the chaos of the French Revolution, and are considered essential reading for students of history, philosophy, and other social sciences. Seller Inventory # AAC9780486426921
Buy New
£ 4.10
Convert currency
4. On the Social Contract (Dover Thrift Editions)
Published by
Dover Publications
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
PAPERBACK
Quantity Available: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications. PAPERBACK. Condition: New. 0486426920. Seller Inventory # Z0486426920ZN
Buy New
£ 4.39
Convert currency
5. On the Social Contract (Dover Thrift Editions)
Published by
Dover Publications
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
PAPERBACK
Quantity Available: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications. PAPERBACK. Condition: New. 0486426920. Seller Inventory # Z0486426920ZN
Buy New
£ 4.39
Convert currency
6. On the Social Contract (Dover Thrift Editions)
Published by
Dover Publications
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
PAPERBACK
Quantity Available: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications. PAPERBACK. Condition: New. 0486426920. Seller Inventory # Z0486426920ZN
Buy New
£ 4.39
Convert currency
7. On the Social Contract (Dover Thrift Editions)
Published by
Dover Publications
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
PAPERBACK
Quantity Available: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications. PAPERBACK. Condition: New. 0486426920. Seller Inventory # Z0486426920ZN
Buy New
£ 4.39
Convert currency
8. On the Social Contract (Dover Thrift Editions)
Published by
Dover Publications
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
PAPERBACK
Quantity Available: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Dover Publications. PAPERBACK. Condition: New. 0486426920. Seller Inventory # Z0486426920ZN
Buy New
£ 4.39
Convert currency
9. On the Social Contract
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
Quantity Available: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description 2003. PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from US within 10 to 14 business days. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # IB-9780486426921
Buy New
£ 1.27
Convert currency
10. ON THE SOCIAL CONTRACT NEW Edition
ISBN 10: 0486426920
ISBN 13: 9780486426921
New
Quantity Available: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 1209989-n
Buy New
£ 2.75
Convert currency