Rousseau thought that human nature was animalistic and selfish and must be controlled by others (i.e.government).

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Rousseau believed that humans were naturally good and peaceful but were corrupted by society and its institutions, including government. He argued for a social contract where people would agree to be governed for the common good, not because their nature needed to be controlled due to inherent selfishness.

Rousseau Thought That Human Nature Was Animalistic and Selfish and Must