Rousseau

Question 1

origins of property

Answer 1

An act of deception by one man saying this land is mine and convincing all his neighbors of it. The modern society that has come from this is inauthentic to the core.

Question 2

vanity and esteem

Answer 2

pride of ones own appearance. not natural for humans to search for pride over others

Question 3

state of nature

Answer 3

where humans live uncorrupted by society. Humans are at complete freedom can are at liberty to do whatever they want. No rationality or morality or reason.

Question 4

Legislator

Answer 4

A guide who helps the people in making a law for the common good. He protects the law from being manipulated by private wills.

Question 5

general will

Answer 5

the will of the people as a whole without any private wills or intentions. what is best for the community. People value the good of the general public over their own interests. Different from the will of all.

Question 6

perfectibility

Answer 6

Mans ability to improve himself and to alter nature. Distinguishes him from other animals. It creates all of mans virtues but also vices.

Question 7

civil religion

Answer 7

Citizens are supposed to want to be good citizens for the good of the public and of the state. It is supposed to maintain stability, order, and prosperity for the country.