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Which Enlightenment philosopher first popularized the idea that the general

will of the people is best for society?

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Answer:

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Step-by-step explanation:

In political philosophy, the general will (French: volonté générale) is the will of the people as a whole. The term was made famous by 18th-century Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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