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Rousseau's Theory of Natural Human

Rousseau theorized that in the state of nature before governments existed, humans lived solitary, peaceful lives without competition or conflict. As populations grew, a division of labor developed and the concept of private property was invented, fueling envy, pride, and conflict between people. To remedy this, Rousseau argued people established social contracts and governments to regulate property and promote the common good, though this also introduced new forms of competition and inequality into society.

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Rousseau's Theory of Natural Human

Rousseau theorized that in the state of nature before governments existed, humans lived solitary, peaceful lives without competition or conflict. As populations grew, a division of labor developed and the concept of private property was invented, fueling envy, pride, and conflict between people. To remedy this, Rousseau argued people established social contracts and governments to regulate property and promote the common good, though this also introduced new forms of competition and inequality into society.

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Rousseaus theory of natural human

State of nature:
- a term in political philosophy to
describe the human condition before the states foundation. - the condition before the rule of positive law comes into being. - it is a part of classical republicanism theory as a reason of entering a state of society by creating a government

Rousseaus concept:
- it was a peaceful time, quixotic times. - people lived solitary and uncomplicated lives. - Competition was non-existent, the people seldom saw one another therefore no conflict of fear.

Small family

Group, community

Time passed, humanity faced certain changes: population increased and consequently they did not satisfy with the first condition.

Division of labor

Leisure times

The causes of causes of envy, selfish, contempt and pride

The invention of property

Rousseau: the fall from grace out of the state of nature

The social classes began

The social contract established

The true purpose of the social contract

Rousseau views this as the naturalized social contract as responsible for the conflict and competition from which modern society suffers

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