Constitutional Project For Corsica

By Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Book Overview

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 that the government should protect these rights and that they should not be infringed upon by any individual or group. Overall, The Constitutional Project For Corsica is a seminal work in political philosophy that continues to influence debates about democracy and constitutionalism today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of modern political systems.The following, then, are the principles which ought, in my opinion, to serve as the basis for their laws: to make use of their own people and their own country as far as possible; to cultivate and regroup their own forces; to depend on those forces only; and to pay no more attention to foreign powers than as if they did not exist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419113976
• ISBN13: 9781419113970
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"