Rousseau was a–
- A) Political Philosopher
- B) German Revolutionary Leader
- C) American Explorer
- D) British Leader
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Answer: A) Political Philosopher
Explanation
Political Philosopher is right. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was a Geneva-born thinker who wrote The Social Contract in 1762. He argued that legitimate power comes from the general will of the people. His ideas shaped the French Revolution and modern democratic theory. He was neither German, American nor British.
Asked in: SGFL 2021