Explore Rousseau's Discourse on Inequality. Dive into his "state of nature," the origins of moral inequality, and the impact of civil society on human freedom. Discover how property and social comparison transform humanity from independent beings to those chained by societal constructs. A critical look at an Enlightenment cornerstone.
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