Review the Feature Entitled "Rousseau's Concept of the General Will

question 58

Essay

Review the feature entitled "Rousseau's Concept of the General Will" in this chapter.How is the relation between the individual and society described in this passage from Rousseau reminiscent of Adam Smith's ideas about that relationship in The Wealth of Nations?

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Definitions:

Microeconomics

Microeconomics is the branch of economics that studies how individuals, households, and firms make decisions to allocate limited resources, typically in markets where goods or services are being bought and sold.

Rational Self-Interest

The economic theory that individuals will make decisions based on the best outcome for themselves, maximizing their utility or benefit.

Exhaustive Research

In-depth and comprehensive investigation aimed at covering all aspects and details of a specific topic, subject, or problem.

Rational Self-Interest

The principle that individuals make decisions that they believe will maximize their advantage and wellbeing, based on their personal preferences and information available.