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PHIL 240 Chapter : PHIL 240 Who Should Rule? - Rousseau and the General Will

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champagnegoat805
27 Sep 2011
School
McGill University
Department
Philosophy
Course
PHIL 240
Professor
Adam Etinson

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Will of all: the personal interests of a group of persons. General will: general interest of the collective group. Believes that legislative power belongs to the sovereign (all citizens), and that, because laws must meet the general will, no law will be restrictive against one individual. An executive of elected aristocrats will administer the law, but will not decide what the law is. Rousseau also believes in a certain level of economic equality, as his ideas hinge upon a classless society. Recognizes the vulnerability of his system to interest groups; solution according to. Rousseau is to abolish or severely limit political parties and other interest group/organization. Also requires individuals to vote for general will rather than particular interest; Rousseau"s solution is to have individuals made to identify very strongly with the group as a whole. This is done through devices such as education, as well as censorship and civil religion. Education: correct upbringing cements social bonds, consolidating inherent community links.

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