Rousseau’s theory

of natural human

State of nature:- a term in political philosophy to describe the human condition before the state’s foundation.- the condition before the rule of positive law comes into being.- it is a part of classical republicanism theory as a reason of entering a state of society by creating a government

• Rousseau’s concept:- it was a peaceful time, quixotic times.- people lived solitary and uncomplicated

lives.- Competition was non-existent, the

people seldom saw one another therefore no conflict of fear.

Small family Group, community

Division of labor Leisure times

Time passed, humanity faced certain changes: population increased and consequently they did not satisfy with the first condition.

The causes of causes of envy, selfish, contempt and pride…

The invention of property

Rousseau: “the fall from grace out of the state of nature”

The social classes began

The social contract established

The true purpose of the social contract

Rousseau views this as the naturalized social contract as

responsible for the conflict and competition from which modern society suffers