Series: Rethinking the Western Tradition

Since its publication almost 150 years ago, The Idea of a University has continued to engage readers with its timeless exploration of higher education. John Henry Newman raised significant issues, such as the place of religion and moral values in the university setting, the competing claims of liberal and professional education, the character of the academic community, the cultural role...

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas about society, culture, and government are pivotal in the history of political thought. His works are as controversial as they are relevant today. This volume brings together three of Rousseau's most important political writings: The Social Contract and The First Discourse (Discourse on the Sciences and Arts) and The Second Discourse (Discourse on the Origin and Foundations...