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The Influence Of Rousseau On The Citizens Of Geneva

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The citizens of Geneva need to fight corruption and protect their constitution. Rousseau writes this dedication to Geneva as though they are in a perfect state which is supplemented by the fact that he is complimenting certain aspects of Geneva, but he is really given suggestions on how Geneva could be a better state altogether. According to Rousseau, virtues such as freedom and morality would characterize such a healthy city. A healthy political city is a free city where the people are not at war between themselves and are not trying to invaded inside the city, but who are “preventing others from invading themselves.” He also proposes a democracy form of government where there is a magistrate who would propose laws that the citizens might
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