JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU AND THE LEGITIMATION OF DEMOCRACY

Authors

  • Donnapas Chanmanee Makham Khu Subdistrict Municipality, Rayong Province

Keywords:

General Will, Political Legitimacy, Political Participation, Democracy

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study the concept of Jean-Jacques Rousseau on Establishing Legitimacy in Democracy Analyzed from his important writings, such as the Community Contract, in which Rousseau proposed that political legitimacy should be based on the common will, which is the will aimed at the common good of all people, not just the inclusion of personal interests. This concept is important for the development of modern democratic theory, especially in the areas of political participation, equality, and the balance between freedom and equality. However, it also points to the challenges of applying Rousseau ideas to contemporary society, such as consensus building in a multicultural society, the risk of majority oppression, and limitations in creating political participation in large societies. In addition, it analyzes political case studies such as the Brexit referendum and the Black Lives Matter movement, reflecting the complexity of applying the concept of common will. balancing direct and indirect democracy and protecting minority rights through legal mechanisms and promoting a culture that respects human rights. Although Rousseau's ideas have some limitations, they still play an important role in building a legitimate and sustainable democracy today.

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Published

2025-02-28

How to Cite

Chanmanee, D. . (2025). JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU AND THE LEGITIMATION OF DEMOCRACY. Academic Journal of Political Science and Public Administration, 7(1), 119–130. retrieved from https://so08.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AJPP/article/view/4422