Project Description

Client Instruction – Essay Research Paper

Topic: The Relevance of Rousseau’s Social Contract in Political Debates

Task Description:
Write a 1-page essay exploring Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s concept of the social contract and its ongoing relevance in modern political debates. The essay should explain Rousseau’s theory of collective will and legitimacy, emphasizing how it shaped democratic principles. It should then analyze how the social contract continues to influence discussions on governance, individual rights, civic duty, and state authority in contemporary politics. Real-world examples or case studies from current political systems may be included to demonstrate its impact.

Requirements:

• Format: Chicago Style (footnotes or endnotes + bibliography).

• Include a Chicago-style title page.

• Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced.

• At least 3–4 credible scholarly sources (Rousseau’s works, political philosophy studies, or modern political analysis).

Expectations:

• Work must be plagiarism-free and grammatically accurate.

• Clear structure: introduction, body, and conclusion.

• Evidence-based arguments with proper citations.

• Bibliography formatted in Chicago style.

Deadline:
The essay must be submitted within 24 hours of task award.