Jean Jacques Rousseau Jean-Jacques Rousseau Christopher Kelly
Contains the Social Contract, as well as the first English translation of Rousseau's early Discourse on the Virtue Most Necessary for a Hero, numerous previously untranslated political fragments, and the first draft of the Social Contract (the so-called Geneva Manuscript). By placing Rousseau's famous exposition of "political right" and the "general will" in the context of his preparatory drafts, the editors provide significant insight into the formation of one of the most important and influential works in Western political thought.
Contains the Social Contract, as well as the first English translation of Rousseau's early Discourse on the Virtue Most Necessary for a Hero, numerous...
This philosophical romance called by Lord Morley 'one of the seminal books' and by others 'the child's charter, ' has a new introduction by Andre Coutet de Monvel, Professor of French Literature, Institut Francais du Royaume-Uni. The work 'has been the inspirational source of every great educational reformer since the eighteenth century, ' says Proffesor Boutet de Monvel but its influence has extended far beyond the confines of education, and its effect upon the ideas of several generations has covered a much wider sphere. Emile became indeed one of the major textbooks of the French Evolution...
This philosophical romance called by Lord Morley 'one of the seminal books' and by others 'the child's charter, ' has a new introduction by Andre Cout...
Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a work written by author Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Originally written in the mid-18th century, it is an attempt to answer the question, "What is the origin of inequality among men, and is it authorized by natural law?" as a part of a competition by the Acadmie de Dijon. The Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a key work on the differences among men and was opposite of Thomas Hobbes' view that pre-civilized man was in a state of all against all warfare, but rather Rousseau believed that man in a natural state is more accurately described as a noble...
Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a work written by author Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Originally written in the mid-18th century, it is an attempt ...
This volume brings together three of Rousseau's most important political writings--The Social Contract and The First Discourse (Discourse on the Sciences and Arts) and The Second Discourse (Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality)--and presents essays by major scholars that shed light on these texts.
This volume brings together three of Rousseau's most important political writings--The Social Contract and The First Discourse (Discourse on the Scien...
"Discourse on the Origin of Inequality" written by legendary philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau is widely considered to be one of the greatest political philosophy books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, "Discourse on the Origin of Inequality" is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, "Discourse on the Origin of Inequality"...
"Discourse on the Origin of Inequality" written by legendary philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau is widely considered to be one of the greatest politica...
In his pioneering treatise on education, the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau presents concepts that had influence on the development of pedagogy in the eighteenth century. Here, Rousseau asserts his main thesis that human beings are by nature good; it is only the distorting influences of civilization that have corrupted them.
In his pioneering treatise on education, the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau presents concepts that had influence on the development of pedag...
Rousseau hat mit den Bekenntnissen eine neue ra der autobiographischen Literatur eingelutet. Whrend die Memoiren-Literatur bis dahin eine intime Kenntnis des Zeitgeschehens vermitteln wollte, schilderte Rousseau die Erinnerung an den empfangenen Eindruck und die gegenwrtige Empfindung, also einen zweifachen Seelenzustand bei der Beschreibung seines Lebensweges.
Rousseau hat mit den Bekenntnissen eine neue ra der autobiographischen Literatur eingelutet. Whrend die Memoiren-Literatur bis dahin eine intime Kennt...