Rousseau criticizes the impact of social contract theory by pointing to what?
A) that the theory will lead to hedonism
B) that different societies have different social practices
C) that the contract is purely hypothetical
D) that the social contract favors the interests of the wealthy and powerful over others

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Rousseau criticizes social contract theory for favoring the interests of the wealthy and powerful over others. He argues that the contract is meant to establish a society where equality exists, but instead it perpetuates existing inequalities by creating a society that benefits the powerful and wealthy.

Rousseau Criticizes the Impact of Social Contract Theory by Pointing