Constitutional Project For Corsica By Jean Jacques Rousseau

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Constitution: government & the

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Kessinger publishing

Constitutional Project For Corsica : Kessinger Publishing : 9781419113970 : 1419113976 : 17 Jun 2004 : The Constitutional Project For Corsica is a book written by the famous philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau. In this book, Rousseau presents his vision for a new constitution for the island of Corsica, which was then under the control of the Genoese Republic. He argues that the Corsicans should have the right to govern themselves and that their government should be based on the principles of popular sovereignty and the general will. Rousseau's proposed constitution includes a system of representative government, with elected officials serving for limited terms. He also suggests the establishment of a judicial system that is independent of the government and a system of education that emphasizes civic virtue and the common good. Throughout the book, Rousseau emphasizes the importance of individual rights and freedoms, including the right to property and the freedom of religion. He argues

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