Rousseau (The Routledge Philosophers) - Hardcover

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Dent, Nicholas

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9780415283496: Rousseau (The Routledge Philosophers)
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Synopsis

In this superb introduction, Nicholas Dent covers the whole of Rousseau's thought. Beginning with a helpful overview of Rousseau's life and works, he introduces and assesses Rousseau's central ideas and arguments. These include the corruption of modern civilization, the state of nature, his famous theories of amour de soi and amour propre, education, and his famous work Emile. He gives particular attention to Rousseau's theories of democracy and freedom found in his most celebrated work, The Social Contract, and explains what Rousseau meant by the 'general will'.

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About the Author

Nicholas Dent is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Birmingham University, UK. He is a renowned commentator on Rousseau and the author of A Rousseau Dictionary (1992).

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415283493
ISBN 13 
9780415283496
Binding
Hardcover
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1
Number of pages
272
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