The Social Contract By Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau – A Revolutionary Vision of Freedom and Governance

Dive into The Social Contract, the influential 1762 treatise by Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This foundational text explores the principles of political legitimacy, individual freedom, and the collective will. Rousseau famously opens with the line, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains," setting the stage for his argument that legitimate government arises from a social contract agreed upon by free and equal citizens.

This site provides the complete text of The Social Contract, along with insightful analysis, historical context, and study tools designed for students, educators, and readers interested in political theory, philosophy, and the Enlightenment