Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau stated that “Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains” (Rousseau, 1). Through this quote one can draw contrast between human nature and human existence. It is a metaphor for the noble savage; who coming from the original state of nature, is an honest, faithful and brave individual. Rousseau places sole responsibility for transforming the noble savage into the modern human on technological advancement. According to Rousseau, the fact that humans have the capacity to think perfection leads them to exploit their resources. This also leads to more complex socialization and the use of reason, both of which contributed to the rise of modern civilization. The modern human as opposed to the noble savage is
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This is a requirement that was not met during the Russian Revolution. The revolution was sparked by tensions between communists and anti-communists, as a response to supposed government corruption. Both sides recognized the poor conditions in Russia and decided to overthrow the given authority figure Tsar Nicholas (II). In 1916, three quarters of the Russian population were peasants who lived in poverty in small villages. Although conditions were not as they wished for, it was best for the growth of the Russian economy. “The justification of government is, of course, that it serves the people. It may come from the people or it may be imposed on them; its justification is the same, that it guides, directs, helps, serves.”(Salter, 301) According to the social contract theory, the ruler must abide by the general will of the people. The general will is not to please the citizens, nor grant them luxury. The general will instead is the responsibility to defend in a state of war and to protect their property and sovereignty. The general conditions of the time wrought individual poverty among some lower classes; however the Russian empire was able to advance. This advancement came in the form of a second Industrial Revolution and the capacity to form weapons of mass destruction. As long as a nation progresses and the people are being protected of basic rights; there is no justification in rebellion. The people in fact were not fighting against anything or any power; they were simply fighting for a right to luxury. In this sense, the Russian Revolution was not based on the lack of extension of rights but was based on
This is a requirement that was not met during the Russian Revolution. The revolution was sparked by tensions between communists and anti-communists, as a response to supposed government corruption. Both sides recognized the poor conditions in Russia and decided to overthrow the given authority figure Tsar Nicholas (II). In 1916, three quarters of the Russian population were peasants who lived in poverty in small villages. Although conditions were not as they wished for, it was best for the growth of the Russian economy. “The justification of government is, of course, that it serves the people. It may come from the people or it may be imposed on them; its justification is the same, that it guides, directs, helps, serves.”(Salter, 301) According to the social contract theory, the ruler must abide by the general will of the people. The general will is not to please the citizens, nor grant them luxury. The general will instead is the responsibility to defend in a state of war and to protect their property and sovereignty. The general conditions of the time wrought individual poverty among some lower classes; however the Russian empire was able to advance. This advancement came in the form of a second Industrial Revolution and the capacity to form weapons of mass destruction. As long as a nation progresses and the people are being protected of basic rights; there is no justification in rebellion. The people in fact were not fighting against anything or any power; they were simply fighting for a right to luxury. In this sense, the Russian Revolution was not based on the lack of extension of rights but was based on