The Social Contract Or Principles Of Political Right is a political philosophy book written by Jean Jacques Rousseau. It was first published in 1762 and has since become a classic in the field of political theory. The book explores the concept of a social contract, which is the idea that individuals willingly give up some of their personal freedoms in order to live in a society governed by laws and regulations. Rousseau argues that the social contract is the basis for a just and stable society, and that it is the responsibility of the government to uphold this contract.The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the social contract. The first part discusses the concept of sovereignty and the role of the government in upholding the social contract. The second part explores the nature of democracy and the importance of popular sovereignty. The third part discusses the relationship between the individual and the state, and the fourth part explores the concept of the general will and its role in the social contract.Overall, The Social Contract Or Principles Of Political Right is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to shape political philosophy and theory today.THE first and most important deduction from the principles we have so far laid down is that the general will alone can direct the State according to the object for which it was instituted, i.e., the common good: for if the clashing of particular interests made the establishment of societies necessary, the agreement of these very interests made it possible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.