Rosseau

Question 1

Assertion on inequality

Answer 1

by nature, there is none but social existence brings destructive inequality

Question 2

Amour de sol-meme

Answer 2

self-love: to Rosseau self-preservation as instinct

Question 3

Amour propre

Answer 3

pride: to Rosseau social, fundamental root of all social ills

Question 4

State of nature (Rosseau)

Answer 4

all the way to the beginning
similar to animals
driven by instinct to self-preservation
behaviors neither good nor evil
natural capacity for pity and to go separate ways

Question 5

Nascent society

Answer 5

happiest era in human history, self-reflection and cooperation move us into social beings

Question 6

Nascent Inequality

Answer 6

not inherently evil beings, but interact with thing that make us act like we are
start to compare and conjure pride
social norms bring disrespect

Question 7

Government (Rosseau)

Answer 7

people in chains by setting rules
legit power comes from conventions
no absolute force of power

Question 8

General Will

Answer 8

the will of the state, direct democracy

Question 9

Particular Wills

Answer 9

private interests

Question 10

Will of all

Answer 10

sum of private interests