{"product_id":"book-ja9p","title":"Of The Social Contract","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the famous opening words of a treatise that has not ceased to stir vigorous debate since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or 'social contract', that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power. From this fundamental premise, he goes on to consider issues of liberty and law, freedom and justice, arriving at a view of society that has seemed to some a blueprint for totalitarianism, to others a declaration of democratic principles.It's publication in 1762 lead to great discussion about 'what is government' on both sides of the Atlantic, and is still essential reading today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much government is too much? What rights should be given up for government? It is the Social Contract which is the foundational discussion on these topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49402049823024,"sku":"BDja9p","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/612551-ja9p-Square.jpg?v=1735602759","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ja9p","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}