“At Genoa, the word Liberty may be read over the front of the prisons and on the chains of the galley-slaves. This application of the device is good and just. It is indeed only malefactors of all estates who prevent the citizen from being free. In the country in which all such men were in the galleys, the most perfect liberty would be enjoyed.”
Quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Work
On the Social Contract
This book delves into the foundational concepts of political philosophy, examining the principles of governance and the relationship between individuals and the state. It investigates the origins of political power, the role of the social contract, and the moral responsibilities of both rulers and citizens. 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