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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Society arises naturally, whereas government is an artificial creation.
Chapter 2: Lawful governments gain authority through the free consent of the governed.
Chapter 3: A constitution is crucial to define and restrain governmental power.
Chapter 4: Hereditary rule is unjust and erodes the equality of all people.
Chapter 5: Revolutions reclaim natural rights and remedy entrenched injustices.
Chapter 6: Governments exist to protect liberty, property, and equality for all.
Chapter 7: The French Revolution illustrates the triumph of reason over tyranny.
Chapter 8: Taxation must be just and advance the collective welfare of society.
Chapter 9: Reason is crucial to dismantle tyranny and guide societal progress.
Description
The Rights of Man (1791) is a defense of liberty, equality, and just governance. It critiques hereditary rule and oppressive systems while advocating for governments that protect natural rights and derive their authority from the consent of the governed.
Who Should Listen
- Advocates of freedom and equality
- Students of political philosophy
- Anyone curious about revolutions