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On the Social Contract's appeal and influence has been wide-ranging and continuous. It has been called an encomium to democracy and, at the same time, a blueprint for totalitarianism. Individualists, collectivists, anarchists, and socialists have all taken courage from Rousseau's controversial masterpiece.

Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. In The Social Contract, Rousseau explores the concept of freedom and the political structures that may enable people to acquire it. He argues that the sovereign power of a state lies not in any one ruler but in the will of the general population. Rousseau argues that the ideal state would be a direct democracy where executive decision making is carried out by citizens who meet in assembly, as they would in the ancient city-state of Athens.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains.' These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has stirred vigorous debate ever since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau...

Rousseau's Social Contract remains, after a quarter of a millennium, one of the most controversial texts in the history of political philosophy, variously seen as a model for participatory democracy, a blueprint for totalitarianism, and several points in between. In addition to Rousseau’s magnum opus, this production includes an introduction by George Douglas Howard Cole, an English political theorist, economist, writer and historian. Also included are three discourses that Rousseau composed apart from The Social Contract.

From the bottom to the top of our economy, capitalism is too blunt an instrument to tackle Britain's epidemic of inequality. Soaring rents, unfair taxation and a growing gig economy have brought about unprecedented economic shame: Amazon warehouse workers living in tents, nurses turning to foodbanks, London firemen commuting hundreds of miles to work. Even those higher up the ladder are losing their grip on the life they were promised.

Het Wetenschappelijk Bureau Nieuw Sociaal Contract (WB-NSC) geeft gevraagd en ongevraagd advies aan de partij in het werk aan goed bestuur en bestaanszekerheid. In deze podcast praten we je bij over onze onderzoeken en projecten.

How much government is too much? What rights should be given up for government? It is the Social Contract which is the foundational discussion on these topics.

🎙️ Podcast Bio: Coffee, Contracts & Conversations Welcome to Coffee, Contracts & Conversations — the podcast where hustle meets the federal marketplace. Hosted by Victoria Menifee this show dives deep into how entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners are scaling to six, seven, and even eight figures by unlocking the power of government contracts. From real-world bid strategies and certification game-changers to candid talks about failures, mindset, and million-dollar pivots — this is your behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win big in the government space. Each...

Conversations on protecting U.S. national security, by improving government acquisition efficiencies on multiple fronts. Hosted by Tim Templeton. See live discussions of this fascinating topic at the Government Contract Pricing Summit in June. For information & registration, visit gcpsummit.com.

Timely Contract matches the needs of buyers and sellers for real property, contractual, construction, or water-related legal counsel with the services of experienced real estate attorneys. Our podcast is an education channel to help buyers and sellings navigate the real estate transaction waters. Disclaimer: Timely Contract podcasts are meant to be informative; however, Timely Contract podcasts are not legal advice. Legal advice is the result of the application of proper law to a particular set of circumstances. Whether or how the law applies to a particular factual situation is a legal ...

Americans today are frustrated and anxious. Our economy is sluggish and leaves workers insecure. Income inequality, cultural divisions, and political polarization increasingly pull us apart. Our governing institutions often seem paralyzed. And our politics has failed to rise to these challenges...

Pieter Omtzigt geeft lezingen en gaat in gesprek over een nieuw sociaal contract tussen burger en overheid. Daarin doet hij concrete voorstellen om het vertrouwen in onze rechtsstaat te herstellen.

America, we gotta get back to doing what's expected of us as free citizens in this democracy. That means being tolerant, being respectful, staying informed, and being engaged. I'm former Congressman Joe Walsh. Follow me here and join the millions of Americans who are renewing their social contract with each other. The social contract. It's on us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.