{"product_id":"9788470309854","title":"Social contract","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Social Contract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished as the first doctrinal part of a broader project on political institutions that was never completed, *The Social Contract* is the pinnacle of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's political thought. In its pages, the reader will find a revolutionary theory regarding popular sovereignty and the legitimacy of power, which establishes that political authority is only valid when it emanates from the general will of the people. This essential classic offers the philosophical foundations of modern democracy and a profound critique of forms of government based on force or inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRousseau begins with a fundamental question: how can man, who is born free, submit to political authority without losing his freedom? He finds the answer in the social contract, a pact through which each individual cedes their rights to the community in order to receive, in exchange, the protection and benefits of civil life. The key to this agreement is the general will, which is not the sum of individual wills, but the common interest that seeks the good of the entire political body. Based on this principle, Rousseau analyzes the nature of sovereignty (which is inalienable and indivisible), the different forms of government (democracy, aristocracy, and monarchy), and the conditions that make a State legitimate. The work maintains that true freedom is only possible within a just social order, where laws express the general will and all citizens are equal before them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheory of popular sovereignty and the general will as the source of political legitimacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe social contract as the foundation of a just and free society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of inequality and forms of government based on arbitrary power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between individual liberty and obedience to the law within the framework of the State.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of forms of government: democracy, aristocracy, and monarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for students and professionals of philosophy, political science, law, and sociology. It is also of great interest to any reader with intellectual curiosity who wishes to understand the theoretical foundations of modern democracy, republicanism, and critical thinking regarding power and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the principles that underpin the legitimacy of the State and popular sovereignty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to critically analyze power structures and social inequalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe foundations of modern political thought that have influenced revolutions, constitutions, and social movements to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless reflection on the tension between individual liberty and life in a community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. J. Rousseau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Biblioteca Nueva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humanities, Philosophy, Religion and Beliefs, Comparative Politics, Political Structure and Processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classics of Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The Social Contract* is an inescapable reference work for anyone seeking to delve into the roots of Western political thought. Its value lies not only in its historical influence, but in the relevance of its questions regarding legitimacy, liberty, and justice. This pocket-sized edition, part of the Classics of Thought collection, offers practical access to a dense yet fundamental text, ideal for both academic study and personal reflection. It is recommended to read it with care, as each paragraph condenses ideas that have shaped our understanding of politics and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIBLIOTECA NUEVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406684938587,"sku":"9788470309854","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978847030985.jpg?v=1781837749","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788470309854","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}