Rousseau and the paradox of censorship
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https://doi.org/10.31977/grirfi.v18i2.978Keywords:
Censorship; Philosophy; Politics; Religion; Rousseau.Abstract
This article aims to analyze the apparent contradiction between the institution of censorship in the Social Contract of Rousseau and the censorship he suffered in Geneva and Paris. With this aim, we will analyze the concept of censorship in the Social Contract and the Rousseau’s arguments in the works: Letters of the Mountain and the Letter to Christophe Beaumont, supported in the work of some experts on Rousseau's political work. Our studies allow us to conclude Jean-Jacques Rousseau does in fact, admit the possibility of censorship; however, the action of the censors must be restricted by public opinion, just like the prince’s actions by the laws. In addition, if there is a similar process it should meet all the requirements of the civil law of the State where censorship takes place. Both in Paris and in Geneva Rousseau disagrees with the way they dealt with him and his works.
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