Some political scientists have inferred totalitarian themes in Rousseau's idea of __________.

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The idea of the general will in Rousseau's political philosophy has been interpreted by some political scientists as having totalitarian themes, as it suggests that the individual must be subservient to the will of the community as a whole. This idea of a unified will that overrides individual interests or dissent has been associated with the totalitarian ideologies of the 20th century.

Some Political Scientists Have Inferred Totalitarian Themes in Rousseau's Idea