Rousseau held that a citizen who refuses to obey the general will must be compelled to do so.

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According to Rousseau, individuals must be compelled to conform to the general will since it represents the common good of society. This idea is emphasized in his famous quote, "whoever refuses to obey the general will shall be compelled to do so by the whole body: this means only that he will be forced to be free."

Rousseau Held That a Citizen Who Refuses to Obey the General