Jean Jacques Rousseau (June 28, 1712 - July 2, 1778) on Socialism and Equality(published by RevoltSource) |
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Genevan Philosopher, Writer, Composer, whose Political Philosophy Influenced the Progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as Aspects of the French Revolution and the Development of Modern Political, Economic, and Educational Thought
: A Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought. (From: Wikipedia.org.)
Quote #10 on Economic Struggle Quotes >> Socialism and Equality
“It is therefore one of the most important functions of government to prevent extreme inequality of fortunes; not by taking away wealth from its possessors, but by depriving all men of means to accumulate it; not by building hospitals for the poor, but by securing the citizens from becoming poor.”
Source: "A Discourse on Political Economy," by Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1755.
"A Discourse on Political Economy," by Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1755.
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