Rousseaus philosophy

Rousseaus philosophy

Rousseau was a philosopher. He put the " general will", the common good, over the interest of the individual.   I agree with him because if the individual decided the laws than people could get hurt and many people would be in danger.   But if the laws were taken into the hands of a community, or nation, the common good would be handled instead of every individual.
Rousseau’s philosophy is still, in many ways, in use today.   For example, the age that people are permitted get their license in New Jersey is rising.   This is because accidents are much more common among young in-experienced drivers, as opposed to older, more mature drivers.   It has been proven that with age most people gain maturity.   With this in mind the state rises the age people are permitted to get their license, although, there is no set age that you are suddenly mature enough to get your license.   In fact many people are mature enough several years earlier than the age that people are permitted to get their license.   But the state waits for the vast majority to build this maturity which is a prime example of Rousseau’s philosophy "in action".
In conclusion, Rousseau’s philosophy protects the common from the handful of individuals.   Because of this it is still in use today.