FAQ About Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What is the significance of Rousseau's 'The Social Contract'?
'The Social Contract,' published in 1762, is one of Rousseau's most important works. In this book, he outlines his theories on how a legitimate political state should be organized. The main idea is that the authority of a state is only justified by the consent of its people, and that sovereignty should belong to the people, not a ruler. This work greatly influenced the development of democratic thinking and inspired various political movements.
