Jean-jacques Rousseau writes, Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains.
These three works lay a solid foundation for the Political philosophy of Rousseau and are a must read for any student of Political science or philosophy..
In A Discourse on Political Economy Rousseau examines the nature of politics and their effect on people.
In A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality Rousseau examines the causes of the inequalities that exist among men concluding that it is the natural result of the formation of any civilization.
Contained within this volume are also two discourses by Jean-jacques Rousseau.
Rousseau goes on to lay forth the principles that he deems most important for achieving Political right amongst people.
This statement exemplifies the main idea behind The Social Contract, in other words that man is essentially free if it weren\'t for the oppression of Political organizations such as government.
Jean-jacques Rousseau writes, Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains
