Jean-Jacques Rousseau Discourse on the Origin of Inequality (Paperback)
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Further Details Title: Discourse on the Origin of Inequality Condition: New ISBN-10: 0199555427 EAN: 9780199555420 ISBN: 9780199555420 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 04/23/2009 Description: In his Discourses (1755), Rousseau argues that inequalities of rank, wealth, and power are the inevitable result of the civilizing process. If inequality is intolerable - and Rousseau shows with unparalledled eloquence how it robs us not only of our material but also of our psychological independence - then how can we recover the peaceful self-sufficiency of life in the state of nature? We cannot return to a simpler time, but measuring the costs of progress may help us to imagine alternatives to the corruption and oppressive conformity of modern society. Rousseau's sweeping account of humanity's social and political development epitomizes the innovative boldness of the Englightment, and it is one of the most provocative and influential works of the eighteenth century. This new translation includes all Rousseau's own notes, and Patrick Coleman's introduction builds on recent key scholarship, considering particularly the relationship between political and aesthetic thought. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 195mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 8mm Translator: Franklin Philip Contributor: Franklin Philip (Translated by), Patrick Coleman (Edited by) Genre: Literary Criticism Book Series: Oxford World's Classics Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau Item Weight: 136g Topic: Law & Politics, Philosophy & Spirituality Release Year: 2009 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
