A Rousseau Dictionary

ISBN-13: 9780631175698 / Angielski / Miękka / 1992 / 288 str.

N. J. H. Dent

Opis

The Rousseau Dictionary is a concise and comprehensive reference source on the principal philosophical, social and political works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Born in Geneva in 1712, Rousseau held a central place in the history of ideas, and in addition to philosophy and politics made substantial contributions to literature, music and drama. In over 100 alphabetically arranged entries, Professor Dent explores Rousseau's life, work s and thoughts. The book serves to introduce all areas of Rousseau's work to those coming to it for the first time from a variety of disciplines, as well a s to provide an essential companion for those already familiar with the materi al. A comprehensive bibliography of works by and about Rousseau, and a matrix of cross-references make the book a practical reference guide. From the dialogues to the discourses, from the Social Contract to the Noble Savage, the Dictionary is an essential source.

O autorze

N. J. H. Dent is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. His previous publication include a monographic study, Rousseau (Blackwell, 1988).

Blurb

The social, educational and political writings of Jean–Jacques Rousseau have become enormously influential in the 200 years since his death. But the breadth as well as the depth of Rousseau′s achievement – he was amongst other things a creative writer and musical composer as well as a philosopher – is not always appreciated. In around 100 articles, alphabetically arranged and fully cross–referenced, N. J. H. Dent explores all facets of Rousseau′s work and thoughts, while his subject′s remarkable life is summarized in a biographical introduction. Details of works by and about Rousseau are listed in an extensive bibliography. For students or general readers seeking an introduction to Rousseau′s work, and for those already familiar with the material who require a convenient reference source, this dictionary is essential reading.