# Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Published: 2026-07-23T13:58:44+00:00
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"Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores the profound impact of civilization on human nature, asserting that natural man existed in a state of contentment and goodness before societal development. Rousseau argues that it is with civilization that humans adopt social vices such as pride, vanity, greed, and servility, leading to moral corruption. This timeless examination of the transformation from a solitary, happy existence to one fraught with inequality and vice remains relevant today as it challenges us to reflect on the costs of modernity and social structures.

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