Publisher's Synopsis
The Theory Of The Social Compact: And Its Influence Upon The American Revolution (1891) is a book written by John Fieldhouse Fenton. The book explores the concept of the social compact, a political theory that proposes that individuals surrender some of their individual rights in exchange for protection and security provided by the government. Fenton delves into the origins of the social compact theory and its influence on the American Revolution, specifically the ideas of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book provides a detailed analysis of the social compact theory and its impact on the American Revolution, including the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. It also examines the role of social contract theory in the development of American political thought and its influence on the formation of the American government. The book is a valuable resource for historians, political theorists, and anyone interested in the development of American political thought and the impact of social contract theory on the American Revolution.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.
