{"product_id":"the-social-contract-discourses-cram-edition-9781026132999","title":"The Social Contract \u0026 Discourses (Cram Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jean-Jacques Rousseau | G. D. H. (George Douglas Howard) Cole\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis XpressRead Cram Edition of The Social Contract \u0026amp; Discourses pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJean-Jacques Rousseau's \"The Social Contract \u0026amp; Discourses\" remains a cornerstone of political philosophy, exploring the fundamental questions of societal organization and the legitimacy of state power. Rousseau delves into the concept of the social contract, arguing that legitimate authority arises from the consent of the governed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithin these pages, Rousseau contrasts civilized society with the idealized \"state of nature,\" examining the origins of inequality and the corruption of natural goodness. He proposes a radical vision of a society guided by the \"general will,\" where collective interest supersedes individual desires. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection presents Rousseau's seminal works on the social contract, offering profound insights into the relationship between the individual and society. A vital text for understanding the foundations of modern political thought and enduring debates on freedom, authority, and the common good.","brand":"Xpresspress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892474331287,"sku":"9781026132999","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026132999.webp?v=1781187163","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-social-contract-discourses-cram-edition-9781026132999","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}