Jean-Jacques Rousseau1762
Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
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Publication of "Le Contrat Social". Publication of "Emile". Claims Government is a contract of rulers & ruled by the "General will". Advocates justice, equality & fair distribution of wealth
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