From natural liberty to conventional liberty in Rousseau

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Rousseau explores the concept of man in a state of nature, arguing that early humans lived robustly and simply, driven by basic instincts like hunger and reproduction. He posits that their existence was devoid of intellectual activity and civilizational complexities, leading to a natural happiness. Rousseau contends that the evolution into society corrupts this primal state, suggesting that humans were not meant for societal living. His analysis critiques civilization's impact on human nature and happiness.