Assignment: Rousseau's Social Contract: Theory, Argument and Application
I am reading/audiobooking the Social Contract by Rousseau so that I could create a 3 to 5 page report on my own opinion about the book. Honestly, in my opinion, it's dull, repetitive, and very difficult to keep interested in. I would just like more understanding rather than binging the audio book over and over. I've heard of the social contract theory in my philosophy and sociology class but I am supposed to look at it in the eyes of a world history class. As much insight as possible would be much appreciated. If you provide anything from the books cite it so I can look too please. Some questions I have to help me get a better understanding are such:
What are some arguments for/against Rousseau's theories?
What is the general idea Rousseau is portraying?
What are some key points to know about the Social Contract?
Are there any flaws with Rousseau's argument?
How does the Social Contract portray to history around the world?
As much breakdown of the books as possible would be amazing!
I've tried reading it but it again, it is dull, repetitive, and very dense so my brain keeps trying to push it out, I just would like it broken apart and put together in a way I can understand what Rousseau is trying to say.