Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men
fr. Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes · 1755
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In the book «Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men», Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores the origins and development of social inequality. He argues that in their natural state, people were equal and lived in harmony with nature. However, with the development of society and the emergence of private property, social differences and inequality arose. Rousseau criticizes civilization for leading to moral decline and injustice, and suggests a return to simpler and more natural forms of living.
Date of publication: 12 September 2024
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Genre: Philosophy
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