Rousseau: 'The Discourses' and Other Early Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) - Hardcover

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521413818 ISBN 13: 9780521413817

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

The work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau is presented in two volumes, which together form the most comprehensive anthology of Rousseau's political writings in English. Volume I contains the earlier writings such as the First and Second Discourses. The American and French Revolutions were profoundly affected by Rousseau's writing, thus illustrating the scope of his influence. Volume II contains the later writings such as the Social Contract. The Social Contract was publicly condemned on publication causing Rousseau to flee. In exile he wrote both autobiographical and political works. These volumes contain comprehensive introductions, chronologies, and guides to further reading, and will enable students to fully understand the writings of one of the world's greatest thinkers.

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Book Description

The work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau is presented in two volumes, together forming the most comprehensive anthology of Rousseau's political writings in English. Volume I contains the earlier writings such as the First and Second Discourses.The American and French Revolutions were profoundly affected by Rousseau's writing, thus illustrating the scope of his influence. This volume contains a comprehensive introduction, chronology and guide to further reading, and will enable students to fully understand the writings of one of the world's greatest thinkers.

Review

"...Gourevitch serves Rousseau and hence students very well." Pamela K. Jensen, Review of Metaphysics

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0521413818
• ISBN 13: 9780521413817
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 498
• Editor: Gourevitch Victor