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Published in 1762, *Du contrat social; ou, Principes du droit politique* is a seminal work by the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In it, Rousseau critiques the notion of monarchs wielding divinely‑ordained legislative authority and proposes that true sovereignty resides with the populace. Drawing on his earlier analysis of inequality in *Discourse on Inequality* (1755), the book outlines how a political community can be formed that respects individual liberty while addressing the challenges posed by commercial society. The ideas expressed in *Du contrat social* were instrumental in influencing political reforms and revolutions across Europe, particularly in France, and remain foundational to contemporary discussions of political philosophy, sociology, and constitutional theory.
First publish date: 1762
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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