Du contrat social
About this book
*The Social Contract*, originally published as *On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Right* (French: *Du contrat social; ou, Principes du droit politique*), is a 1762 French-language book by the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book theorizes about the best way to establish a political community in the face of the problems of commercial society, which Rousseau had already identified in his *Discourse on Inequality* (1755). *The Social Contract* helped inspire political reforms or revolutions in Europe, especially in France. *The Social Contract* argued against the idea that monarchs were divinely empowered to legislate. Rousseau asserts that only the people, who are sovereign, have that all-powerful right. (Source: Wikipedia)
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3.9/5 · 5 readers · 184 pages · ≈ 3 h 24 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Du contrat social?
About ≈ 3 h 24 m — 184 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Du contrat social?
184 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Du contrat social?
It sits on the Philosophy, Fiction shelves.
Is Du contrat social in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Du contrat social take place?
It is set in Poland.
Who wrote Du contrat social?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Where can I read Du contrat social online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library