Question

in his early writings, rousseau wrote that man is essentially good, a
oble savage\ when in the \state of nature\ (the state of all the other animals; the condition man was in before the creation of civilization and society). however, good people are made unhappy and corrupted by their experiences in society. society is the \chains\ that limit mans freedom according to rousseau. he argued that the goal of government should be to secure freedom, equality, and justice for all. one of his most famous works is the social contract in which he explains that individuals must give up certain rights to their governments in exchange for protection and order. this \social contract\ is a two - way street and the government also has its power limited. a governments power comes from the \consent of the governed,\ meaning a government is only legitimate so long as it protects and respects its citizens. 4. jean jacques rousseau describe rousseaus view on society & its effects on man describe the social contract. what makes a government legitimate to rousseau?

Explanation:

Rousseau believed man is good in nature but society's "chains" limit freedom. The Social Contract is an agreement where individuals give rights to government for protection and order, and government power is limited by consent of the governed. A legitimate government respects and protects citizens.

Answer:

Rousseau's view on society & its effects on man: Man is essentially good in a natural state like animals. But experiences in society make good - people unhappy and corrupt, limiting man's freedom.
The Social Contract: It is an agreement where individuals give up certain rights to governments in exchange for protection and order. A government's power is limited, and it comes from the "consent of the governed".
What makes a government legitimate to Rousseau: A government is only legitimate as long as it protects and respects its citizens.