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TMA 05 : Art History and Philosophy Part 1 (1) How does Rousseau argue that obedience to the general will increases our moral liberty? The answer will try to convey the evidence to support Rousseau claim that obedience to the general will increases our moral liberty. Through the idea of the general will Rousseau advocates a form of direct democracy whereby the masses make decisions by themselves for themselves, therefore eliminating the need for a ruling party. Rousseau's argument that obedience to the general will increases our moral liberty by freeing the individual from selfish desires and allowing society to be non-judgmental and equal in all aspects of life. It would make the individual more compassionate towards others therefore increasing our moral liberty as by obeying the law the individual is also obeying himself and this freedom is equal to the freedom enjoyed by everybody else. The moral liberty is further increased...

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