The Social Contract

The Social Contract, a classic book of political theory, was revolutionary in its time and continues to stir controversy today. Rousseau argues for a €œsocial contract€ between all citizens as the source of sovereign power, as well as discussing issues of liberty, law, freedom, and justice. This edition includes Rousseau`s Discourse on Political Economy, a key transitional work between his Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract, and features a comprehensive introduction and notes.