About “Du contrat social”
The Social Contract is a 1762 French-language book by Jean-Jacques Rousseau that theorizes about the best way to establish a political community in the face of the problems of commercial society. It argues against the idea that monarchs were divinely empowered to legislate and asserts that only the people, who are sovereign, have that all-powerful right.
Book details
- Published
- 1762
- Latest edition
- 1762 · ISBN 9781857151626
- ISBN
- 9781857151626
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Du contrat social?
Du contrat social by Jean-Jacques Rousseau has 352 pages.
