Dent, Nicholas
Rousseau (Routledge Philosophers)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415283502
- author:
- Dent, Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Western philosophy, c 1600 to c 1800
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rousseau: A Comprehensive Introduction
This book provides an in-depth exploration of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's thought and ideas. Beginning with a brief overview of his life and works, Nicholas Dent examines Rousseau's central concepts, including the nature of modern civilization, the state of nature, and his theories on education and morality.
Dent also delves into Rousseau's most celebrated work, The Social Contract, exploring his ideas on democracy and freedom, as well as the concept of the 'general will'. This introduction offers a clear and concise understanding of Rousseau's key arguments and their enduring relevance today.
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