Question

Which of the following beliefs were held by Rousseau? Select all that apply. A) People are naturally selfish. B) Citizens should have freedom of speech. C) People have natural rights. D) Society corrupts people. E) Governments create inequality. F) Government should protect liberties.

Answer 1

Rousseau believed that people have natural rights, society corrupts people, and government should protect liberties.

Rousseau believed in the following beliefs:

• People have natural rights.
• Society corrupts people.
• Government should protect liberties.

He did not believe that people are naturally selfish, or that citizens should have freedom of speech, or that governments create inequality.