The key philosophical question addressed by Rousseau was:

A. Can there ever be such a thing as a state with legitimate authority?

B. Is there a way in which I can submit to the commands of a legitimate state without giving up my freedom and autonomy?

C. Has a state ever come into existence by means of an explicit social contract?

D. What is the role of race in the social contract?

E. Can one be party to a social contract without explicitly consenting to it?


Answer: B

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