“From this moment there would be no question of virtue or morality; for despotism cui ex honesto nulla est spes, wherever it prevails, admits no other master; it no sooner speaks than probity and duty lose their weight and blind obedience is the only virtue which slaves can still practice.”
Quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Work
Discourse on the Origin of Inequality
This book delves into the philosophical and sociological aspects of inequality, examining its historical and contemporary manifestations. 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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