Wokler, Robert
Rousseau: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192801982
- author:
- Wokler, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 114 mm X 180 mm
- Genre:
- History of ideas, intellectual history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a central figure of the European Enlightenment, whose profound ideas continue to shape modern thought. This study by Robert Wokler explores Rousseau's life and works, revealing how his philosophy was inspired by visionary ideals of humanity's self-realization in freedom. Rousseau's writings span a range of subjects, from politics and music to fiction and botany, all united by a desire for human liberation. Through a close examination of his work, Wokler shows how Rousseau anticipated some post-modernist critiques of the Enlightenment, while also laying the groundwork for radical ideas about democracy and human rights. This book is part of the Very Short Introductions series, which offers concise and engaging introductions to a wide range of subjects.
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