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    A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind

    By Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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    Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men, also known as the "Second Discourse," is a work by the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In this work, Rousseau explains how, in his view, people may have established civil society. This is also the work where he concludes that private property is the source and basis of all inequality - a statement that inspired numerous revolutions and political movements worldwide.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateNov 20, 2019
    ISBN4057664186850
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    Jean-Jacques Rousseau

    Jean Jacques Rousseau was a writer, composer, and philosopher that is widely recognized for his contributions to political philosophy. His most known writings are Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract.

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