Synopsis
Althusser dissects the leading Enlightenment philosopher
Althusser delivered these lectures on Rousseau's Discourse on the Origins of Inequality at the École normale supérieure in Paris in 1972. They are fascinating for two reasons. First, they gave rise to a new generation of Rousseau scholars, attentive not just to Rousseau's ideas, but also to those of his concepts that were buried beneath metaphors or fictional situations and characters. A new way of coming to terms with Rousseau's theoretical rigour, beneath his apparent reveries and sentimental flights of fancy, was here put to work. Second, we are now discovering that the 'late Althusser's' theses about aleatory materialism and the need to break with the strict determinism of theories of history in order to devise a new philosophy 'for Marx' were being worked out well before 1985 - in this reading of Rousseau dating from twelve years earlier, which introduces into Rousseau's text the ideas of the void, the accident, the take, and the necessity of contingency.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Louis Althusser was born in Algeria in 1918 and died in France in 1990. He taught philosophy for many years at the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris, and was a leading intellectual in the French Communist Party. His books include For Marx; Reading Capital (with Etienne Balibar); Essays in Ideology; Politics and History: Montesquieu, Rousseau, Marx; Machiavelli and Us; and The Spectre of Hegel.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Lessons on Rousseau
Stock Image
Lessons on Rousseau
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_420003717
Seller Image
Lessons on Rousseau
Published by
London & New York: Verso, 2019, 2019
ISBN 10: 1784785571
ISBN 13: 9781784785574
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Atlantic Bookshop, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, card covers, vii, 144pp. First printing. VG+: a clean, bright and solid book. Seller Inventory # ATLLALoRVPB
Stock Image
Lessons on Rousseau
Seller: Montana Book Company, Fond du Lac, WI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 144 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Remainder mark (one small dot) bottom fore-edge. Seller Inventory # 086032
Seller Image
Lessons on Rousseau
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs3410117421
Buy Used
US$ 7.49
US$ 12.36 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Lessons on Rousseau
Seller: tLighthouse Books, Onekama, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine and cover may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARENTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation. If you're not satisfied with purchase please return for a full refund. Seller Inventory # HSV.1784785571.G
Seller Image
Lessons on Rousseau (Paperback)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Althusser delivered these lectures on Rousseaus Discourse on the Origins of Inequality at the Ecole normale superieure in Paris in 1972. They are fascinating for two reasons. First, they gave rise to a new generation of Rousseau scholars, attentive not just to Rousseaus ideas, but also to those of his concepts that were buried beneath metaphors or fictional situations and characters. A new way of coming to terms with Rousseaus theoretical rigour, beneath his apparent reveries and sentimental flights of fancy, was here put to work. Second, we are now discovering that the late Althussers theses about aleatory materialism and the need to break with the strict determinism of theories of history in order to devise a new philosophy for Marx were being worked out well before 1985 in this reading of Rousseau dating from twelve years earlier, which introduces into Rousseaus text the ideas of the void, the accident, the take, and the necessity of contingency. The renowned French theorist dissects the leading Enlightenment philosopher Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781784785574
Stock Image
Lessons on Rousseau
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 144 pages. 8.25x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1784785571
Buy New
US$ 22.64
US$ 13.36 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Lessons on Rousseau
Seller: London Bridge Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Fair. Seller Inventory # 1784785571-4-29499074
Buy Used
US$ 9.50
US$ 60.11 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Lessons on Rousseau (Paperback)
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Althusser delivered these lectures on Rousseaus Discourse on the Origins of Inequality at the Ecole normale superieure in Paris in 1972. They are fascinating for two reasons. First, they gave rise to a new generation of Rousseau scholars, attentive not just to Rousseaus ideas, but also to those of his concepts that were buried beneath metaphors or fictional situations and characters. A new way of coming to terms with Rousseaus theoretical rigour, beneath his apparent reveries and sentimental flights of fancy, was here put to work. Second, we are now discovering that the late Althussers theses about aleatory materialism and the need to break with the strict determinism of theories of history in order to devise a new philosophy for Marx were being worked out well before 1985 in this reading of Rousseau dating from twelve years earlier, which introduces into Rousseaus text the ideas of the void, the accident, the take, and the necessity of contingency. The renowned French theorist dissects the leading Enlightenment philosopher Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781784785574
Buy New
US$ 33.50
US$ 37.00 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Lessons on Rousseau (Paperback)
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Althusser delivered these lectures on Rousseaus Discourse on the Origins of Inequality at the Ecole normale superieure in Paris in 1972. They are fascinating for two reasons. First, they gave rise to a new generation of Rousseau scholars, attentive not just to Rousseaus ideas, but also to those of his concepts that were buried beneath metaphors or fictional situations and characters. A new way of coming to terms with Rousseaus theoretical rigour, beneath his apparent reveries and sentimental flights of fancy, was here put to work. Second, we are now discovering that the late Althussers theses about aleatory materialism and the need to break with the strict determinism of theories of history in order to devise a new philosophy for Marx were being worked out well before 1985 in this reading of Rousseau dating from twelve years earlier, which introduces into Rousseaus text the ideas of the void, the accident, the take, and the necessity of contingency. The renowned French theorist dissects the leading Enlightenment philosopher Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781784785574
Buy New
US$ 27.50
US$ 49.43 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available