What was the "general will" according to Rousseau?
A)A meaningless abstraction and impediment to reason
B)A result derived from the law of supply and demand
C)A license to do as one pleased
D)A social consensus to which the individual must bow
E)A relationship that was identical to Locke's social contract

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Rousseau's concept of the "general will" refers to the collective will of the citizens that aims at the common good, and individuals should conform to it for the benefit of society as a whole.

What Was the "General Will" According to Rousseau