In 1762 Rousseau published The Social Contract, which encouraged a democratic society and founded modern democratic theory. Rousseau, unlike men like Locke and Voltaire, wanted a major change in society. Rousseau wanted a community where people joined in politics and acted honestly for the true good of all the community’s members. From this idea ordinary people have commented on policies and required rulers to justify their actions to the people. This sparked a new political force, the public
In 1762 Rousseau published The Social Contract, which encouraged a democratic society and founded modern democratic theory. Rousseau, unlike men like Locke and Voltaire, wanted a major change in society. Rousseau wanted a community where people joined in politics and acted honestly for the true good of all the community’s members. From this idea ordinary people have commented on policies and required rulers to justify their actions to the people. This sparked a new political force, the public