Jean Jacques Rousseau (June 28, 1712 - July 2, 1778) on Elections and The Majority(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 #12 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Elections and The Majority
“...where, unless the election were unanimous, would be the obligation on the minority to submit to the choice of the majority? How have a hundred men who wish for a master the right to vote on behalf of ten who do not?”
Source: "The Social Contract, or the Principles of Right," by Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1762, Translated by G. D. H. Cole. Book 1, Chapter 5.
"The Social Contract, or the Principles of Right," by Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1762, Translated by G. D. H. Cole.
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