Edmonds, David
Rousseau's Dog
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571224067
- author:
- Edmonds, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rousseau's Dog: A Tale of Two Philosophers tells the story of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher and writer who was pursued by his enemies. David Hume, one of the most influential philosophers in English, intervened to help him.
The result is a narrative that explores the consequences of celebrity and its impact on individuals. By examining the lives of these two prominent thinkers, the book sheds light on their ideas and the historical context in which they lived.
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