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“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.”
— Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Why It's Lindy
Begins with one of the most famous sentences in political philosophy: "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The general will concept shaped the French Revolution and every democratic theory since.
About This Volume
Rousseau's theory of popular sovereignty and the general will. The intellectual precursor to the French Revolution.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read The Social Contract?
Begins with one of the most famous sentences in political philosophy: "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The general will concept shaped the French Revolution and every democratic theory since.
What is The Social Contract about?
Rousseau's theory of popular sovereignty and the general will. The intellectual precursor to the French Revolution.
