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Rousseau: The Basic Political Writings

Discourse on the Sciences and the Arts, Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Discourse on Political Economy, On the Social Contract, The State of War
By Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Series: Hackett Classics
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Rousseau: The Basic Political Writings provides a foundational exploration of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's influential ideas on politics and society. The collection includes his key essays and treatises that discuss concepts such as the social contract, individual freedom, and the importance of civic responsibility. This insightful compilation offers readers a glimpse into Rousseau's vision of a society guided by common will and equality.
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This collection may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the influential ideas that shaped modern political thought. It presents Rousseau's arguments on the nature of society, government, and individual freedom, offering insights into democracy, social contract theory, and human rights. Perfect for readers who enjoy delving into foundational political philosophy.

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Rousseau: The Basic Political Writings

This substantially revised new edition of Rousseau: The Basic Political Writings

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This substantially revised new edition of Rousseau: The Basic Political Writings features a brilliant new introduction by David Wootton. It includes a revision by Donald A. Cress of his own 1987 translation of Rousseau's most important political writings, as well as the addition of Cress' new translation of Rousseau's State of War.

New footnotes, headnotes, and a chronology by David Wootton provide expert guidance to first-time readers of the texts.

Series: Hackett Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781603846738

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Edition: Second Edition,2

Illustration: none

Contributors:

  • Edited and translated by Donald A. Cress
  • Introduction by David Wootton

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 320

Collections

Education & Reference Jean-Jacques Rousseau Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Donald A. Cress is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of ?Wisconsin, Parkside. His translations of Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy and Discourse on Method are also published by Hackett.

David Wootton is Anniversary Professor of History, University of ?York. His translations of Machiavelli: Selected Political Writings, More's Utopia, and Voltaire's Candide--as well as his Divine Right and Democracy: An Anthology of Political Writings in Stuart England, his edition of Locke: Political Writings, and his Essential Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers--are also available from Hackett.

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