The social contract and Discourse on the origin and foundation of inequality among mankind - Softcover

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0671497618 ISBN 13: 9780671497613

Publisher: Washington Square Press, 1967

Synopsis

June 1967 Washington Square Press MASS MARKET PAPERBACK, 14th printing. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Emile). Jean-Jacques Rousseau writes, "Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains." This statement exemplifies the main idea behind "The Social Contract", in other words that man is essentially free if it weren't for the oppression of political organizations such as government. Rousseau goes on to lay forth the principles that he deems most important for achieving political right amongst people. Contained within this volume are also two discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In "A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality" Rousseau examines the causes of the inequalities that exist among men concluding that it is the natural result of the formation of any civilization. In "A Discourse on Political Economy" Rousseau examines the nature of politics and their effect on people. These three works lay a solid foundation for the political philosophy of Rousseau and are a must read for any student of political science or philosophy. - Amazon

Edition details

• Publisher: Washington Square Press
• Publication date: 1967
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671497618
• ISBN 13: 9780671497613
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 258