Question 1

Who among the following thinkers distinguished between "Real will" and "Actual will"

Accepted Answer

Rousseau distinguished between "Real will" (volonté générale) and "Actual will" (volonté de tous), particularly in his work "The Social Contract," where he elaborated on the concept of the general will as the true will of the people that aims at the common good, contrasting it with the actual will that represents the sum of individual desires.

Question 2

Who argues that sovereignty can never be alienated, divided or represented?

Accepted Answer

Rousseau argues that sovereignty, being the expression of the general will, cannot be alienated, divided, or represented. He believes that the people cannot transfer their sovereign power to a representative; it belongs to the general will and is inalienable.

Question 3

"A thinking man is a deprived animal" Who said?

Accepted Answer

Rousseau is known for his belief that civilization corrupts human beings and that in the state of nature, humans are noble savages. This quote aligns with his views on the corrupting influence of reason and society on natural human goodness.

Question 4

The concept of forced freedom was first enunciated by

Accepted Answer

Rousseau introduced the concept of forced freedom in his social contract theory, suggesting that individuals could be "forced to be free" by compelling them to adhere to the general will, which represents the collective interest of the society.

Quiz 2: Political Philosophy and Thinkers

Who among the following thinkers distinguished between "Real will" and "Actual will"

Who argues that sovereignty can never be alienated, divided or represented?

"A thinking man is a deprived animal" Who said?

The concept of forced freedom was first enunciated by