Discourse on the Origin of Inequality Symbols

Property

In Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, property symbolizes the genesis of inequality and the corruption of humanity’s natural state. Rousseau identifies the moment someone claimed a piece of land as their own and…

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The Primitive or “Savage” Man

Throughout the essay, the primitive or “savage” man symbolizes humanity in its purest and most natural state, untainted by civilization’s influence. Rousseau depicts this figure as independent, self-sufficient, and living in harmony with nature. The…

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