“Every man has the right to risk his own life in order to preserve it. Has it ever been said that a man who throws himself out the window to escape from a fire is guilty of suicide?”
Book:The Social Contract
Quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Work
The Social Contract
This influential work delves into the philosophical underpinnings of political authority and governance, examining the relationship between individuals and the state through the lens of a hypothetical social contract. more
Author
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a French philosopher, writer, and composer, considered one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent literature, political, and social theories. more
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