Du contrat social
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Du contrat social
Published
1962
Publisher
Éditions Garnier Frères
Pages
506
Description
*The Social Contract*, originally published as *On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Right* (French: *Du contrat social; ou, Principes du droit politique*), is a 1762 French-language book by the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book theorizes about the best way to establish a political community in the face of the problems of commercial society, which Rousseau had already identified in his *Discourse on Inequality* (1755). *The Social Contract* helped inspire political reforms or revolutions in Europe, especially in France. *The Social Contract* argued against the idea that monarchs were divinely empowered to legislate. Rousseau asserts that only the people, who are sovereign, have that all-powerful right. (Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Contract))
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How many pages are in Du contrat social?
This edition of Du contrat social has approximately 506 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Du contrat social?
For most readers, Du contrat social typically takes between 10h 33m and 7h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 126,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 126,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Du contrat social?
The estimated word count for Du contrat social is approximately 126,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Du contrat social?
Du contrat social was written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
When was Du contrat social published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1962. The original work may have been published on a different date.