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The Theory of the Social Compact: And Its Influence Upon the American Revolution is a historical book written by John Fieldhouse Fenton in 1891. The book explores the concept of the social compact, which is the idea that government is formed by the mutual agreement of individuals to give up some of their individual freedoms in exchange for protection and security. Fenton examines the origins of the social compact theory and its influence on the American Revolution, particularly in the writings of influential thinkers such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He also discusses the ways in which the social compact theory was used by the Founding Fathers in the drafting of the United States Constitution. The book provides a detailed analysis of the social and political climate of the time and offers insights into the intellectual and philosophical underpinnings of the American Revolution. Overall, The Theory of the Social Compact is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political theory and the foundations of American democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
