Communist Manifesto and Social Contract Audiobook (Free)

This presentation discusses two political documents that have changed history: Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto and Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Social Contract.

In the Communist Manifesto, Marx argues that history flows inevitably toward a social revolution, that will create a society without financial classes, personal property, or circumstances. This presentation examines Marx’s theory and goals and the influence of various other philosophers on his function.

Rousseau believed that people secure their liberty by entering into an implied agreement with federal government. His controversial description of social expert in Social Agreement fanned the flames of the French Trend. This presentation explores the implications of his concept of social purchase for individual independence and social great.

The Giants of Political Thought Series offers an easy and entertaining way to broaden your mind and your awareness of great ideas.