Rousseau and Authority
Professor Hadley Arkes discussed Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas relating to the validity of governmental power that was included in The Social Contract. He talked about the idea of "might makes right."
Description
Professor Hadley Arkes discussed Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas relating to the validity of governmental power that was included in The Social Contract. He talked about the idea of "might makes right."
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What do you think Haldey Arkes means when he says, “the exercise of power requires justification?”
- How did Jean- Jacques Rousseau view the idea of “might makes right?”
- How do you think Rousseau views the basis of governmental power?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Jean-jacques Rousseau
- The Social Contract
- Validity