Bertram, Christopher. “Jean Jacques Rousseau.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 26 May 2017, https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/rousseau/.
This entry discusses the biography of Jean Jacques Rousseau and the events in his life that influenced his well known works. The entry proceeds to show the influence of Rousseau’s work into politics and how it influenced other ideologies.
D’Agostino, Fred, et al. “Contemporary Approaches to the Social Contract.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 27 Sept. 2021, https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/contractarianism-contemporary/.
This entry dives deeper into the Social Contract giving a more in-depth analysis. The model of the social contract is then explained in different terminology and symbols to then give rise to other contemporary views of the model.
Llewellyn , Jennifer, and Steve Thompson . “The Philosophes of 18th Century France.” French Revolution, Alpha History, 6 Oct. 2020, https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/philosophes/.
This secondary source hones in on the philosophes and their contributions to the French Revolution. Influence of Rousseau’s Social Contract comes to light in this publication along with the networks of other fellow philosophes whose work influenced the transition from feudalism.
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. Principles of political rights. France: Swan Sonnenschein & Co, 1762
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. On Education. France. 1762