2765 results for 'Rousseau, Jean Jacques'

Jean-Jacques Rousseau Restless Genius by Leopold Damrosch is a masterful biography that explores the extraordinary life of this influential thinker. Despite not publishing anything significant until...

The Confessions is a groundbreaking work of autobiography that offers a profound insight into the life and thought of its author. Written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this remarkable text recounts his...

Explore the fundamental political writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a key figure in modern philosophy.This classroom edition includes four essential texts: On the Social Contract, the Discourse on...

The Major Political Writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau: The Two "Discourses" and the "Social Contract"This collection brings together three foundational works by one of the most influential thinkers...

Discover the life and ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a pivotal figure in the Enlightenment and French Revolution.This accessible introduction to Rousseau's philosophy explores his key theories...

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...

Rousseau: A Comprehensive IntroductionThis 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...

Rousseau: A Maverick ThinkerThis illustrated guide introduces Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher who defied categorization. His autobiography, Confessions, offers profound psychological insight...

The Essential Writings of Rousseau collects the most important and influential works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a key figure in Enlightenment thought. His writings on politics, education, and human...

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,...

The Cambridge Companion to Rousseau provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This comprehensive collection of essays covers various aspects of his philosophy,...

Rousseau and Nietzsche presented two influential critiques of modern life. Their analyses remain relevant today, offering valuable insights into the problems we still face. This book examines the...

Rousseau's God: A Comprehensive Interpretation of Rousseau's Theological and Religious Thought This landmark study offers a nuanced exploration of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's theological and religious...

This comparative study explores memory phenomena in literary works from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Octavio Paz, including Proust, Breton, Woolf and Faulkner. By using literature as a laboratory for the...

The dramatic collapse of the friendship between two great minds. In "Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding", Robert Zaretsky explores the complex and...

Jacques Berthet's photographs of olive trees reveal a sculptural side to these ancient trees, crafted by farmers in collaboration with nature. The Swiss photographer's series, spanning the...

Jacques Lacan's Seminar of 1988 marks the beginning of the twentieth year of his famous Seminar, where he explores the relationship between desire for love and the attainment of knowledge from...

Rousseau: The Social Contract and Other Later Political Writings by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a comprehensive collection of his major later political writings in modern English translations. This...

Rousseau's attempt to reconcile Western philosophy with the rise of modern science is the subject of this thought-provoking study. Cooper examines how Rousseau sought to establish nature as a...

Stephen Hicks' Explaining Postmodernism offers a provocative account of why postmodernism has been the most vigorous intellectual movement of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Tracing its roots...

Henri Rousseau was a Paris customs clerk who pursued his dream of becoming an artist at 49. His early bright and bold paintings were initially dismissed as childish, but he persevered to develop a...

Too many cases of "accidental" alien contact have sparked intense debate and intrigue. UFO cults have emerged, praying to the skies, while secret "psychotronic" weapons are alleged to bend the human...

A Brief History of the Future: A Brave and Controversial Look at the Twenty-First Century In this thought-provoking book, Jacques Attali presents a compelling vision of the future, one that is both...

This reader provides an introduction to contemporary critical literature on Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, two of the most important modern traditions in political thought...

Tyranny and Revolution: Rousseau to Heidegger explores the development of modern political thought from Rousseau to Heidegger. This study examines how the ideas of these thinkers influenced the...

Jacques Vallee's "Passport to Magonia" explores the recurring theme of aerial visitation in human history, from folklore to modern UFO sightings. The author examines the commonalities between ancient...

Jane Anna Gordon explores how creolization can inform political theory by examining the work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Frantz Fanon. This approach recognizes the complexities of mixed cultures and...

Rousseau, the Age of Enlightenment, and Their Legacies by Robert Wokler is a collection of essays that brings together some of the author's most important work on Rousseau and the legacy of...

Jacques Ellul's The Technological Society is a seminal work that explores the profound impact of technology on modern society. First published in 1967, this book offers a thought-provoking analysis...

Judith N. Shklar's study of Rousseau's social theory is widely regarded as one of the most insightful analyses of his thought in any language. This book examines Rousseau's central concern: how can...

The Journals of Jacques Vallee 2000-2009, Forbidden Science 5 In the early 21st century, the world was grappling with unresolved mysteries from earlier times. As the global community matured in...

Henri Rousseau's journey to becoming an artist is a story of perseverance and passion. Despite facing harsh criticism, he continued to paint, driven by his dreams and creativity. With vivid text from...

Deconstruction and Philosophy: The Texts of Jacques Derrida by John Sallis provides an in-depth exploration of the key concepts and ideas of poststructuralist philosophy. This collection of essays...

Hypocrisy and Integrity: Machiavelli, Rousseau, and the Ethics of Politics by Ruth W. Grant offers a fresh perspective on political ethics, challenging traditional notions of idealism and fanaticism...

Rousseau's Theodicy of Self-love Evil, Rationality, and the Drive for Recognition by Frederick Neuhouser explores the central concept of amour propre in Rousseau's philosophy. This passion drives...

Jacques Vallee's Forbidden Science 4: The Spring Hill Chronicles offers a unique glimpse into the author's private study of unexplained phenomena between 1990 and the end of the millennium. This...

The Natural Goodness of Man On the System of Rousseau's Thought by Arthur M. Melzer Rousseau's central idea is that the natural goodness of man holds the key to understanding the complexities of...

Paranoia and Modernity: A Historical and Literary Analysis explores how paranoia has shaped Western intellectual consciousness since the 16th century. John Farrell examines the connection between...

Jacques Lacan: A New Philosophy of Man and Discourse This book provides an introduction to the work of Jacques Lacan, a French psychoanalyst and influential thinker. Lacan's ideas have had a...

The Jacques Lacan Foundation by Susan Finlay is an Anglo-American comedy of manners that explores identity and class through the lens of academia and authorship. In this novel, the boundaries between...

Travel as Metaphor explores how four influential thinkers - Montaigne, Descartes, Montesquieu, and Rousseau - used the concept of travel to describe the movement of thought in early modern French...

Jacques Lacan: The Basics provides a clear and concise introduction to the work of Jacques Lacan, one of the key thinkers of the twentieth century. This book offers a comprehensive overview of his...

The Philosophy of Freedom from Rousseau to Heidegger explores the development of modern philosophical thought, tracing the evolution of ideas about freedom and community from ancient Greece to the...

The General Will Before Rousseau: The Transformation of the Divine Into the Civic by Patrick Riley Patrick Riley explores the origins of Rousseau's concept of the general will, tracing its roots to...

Jacques Cousteau was a pioneer in deep-sea exploration who captured the world's imagination with his underwater adventures. His fascination with the ocean began in 1938, when he first used goggles to...

Jacques Derrida: A Systematic AccountThis unique dialogue presents a comprehensive overview of Jacques Derrida's thought, featuring Bennington's text alongside Derrida's own excerpts from his life...

The Longing for Total Revolution Reconsidered: Rousseau, Marx, Nietzsche, and ModernityThis collection of essays revisits Bernard Yack's influential work on the philosophical roots of discontent from...

The Redwall Cookbook is a vibrant collection of recipes that bring the charm of the beloved series to life. With almost 40 full-color recipes, this official cookbook offers a taste of the fantastical...

Jacques Cousteau was born under the summer sun in France. As he grew, his love for the sea only deepened, and he dreamed of becoming a manfish - able to breathe beneath the waves and swim with the...

Biblical Animality after Jacques Derrida challenges traditional views of humans and animals in the Bible. Hannah M. Strømmen critiques the boundary between humans and animals through the work of...

Hattie Jacques: A Life Behind the Screen. This authorised biography tells the story of Hattie Jacques, a heroine of post-war British comedy. On screen, she was known for her imposing presence and...

Julia Child and Jacques Pépin invite you into their kitchen to share the basics of good home cooking. With their combined expertise, they demonstrate techniques, discuss ingredients, and provide...

The Violins of Saint-Jacques A Tale of the Antilles by Patrick Leigh FermorA novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of music, set against the vibrant backdrop of...

This thought-provoking book explores the idea of social pathology, examining how societies can be described as 'ill' or 'sick'. Fred Neuhouser defends this concept and demonstrates its significance...

Rousseau: The Discourses and Other Early Political Writings This comprehensive anthology brings together Rousseau's most influential early political writings in faithful English translations. It...

Sexual Politics in the Enlightenment examines how eighteenth-century women responded to Rousseau's writings and sexual politics. Mary Trouille explores the paradoxical appeal of his works among...

Redwall: The Graphic Novel brings the beloved fantasy adventure to life in a new and exciting format. Illustrated by renowned comics artist Bret Blevins, this graphic novel adaptation of the first...

Death of Marat: Jacques-Louis David Death of Marat offers a unique perspective on the artwork by combining historical and contemporary views with scientific analysis. This publication presents the...

Jacques Cousteau: A Life of Discovery and Adventure This biography offers an unprecedented look at the life of Jacques Cousteau, the inventor of the aqualung and fearless scuba diver who opened up...

Picturing Children: Constructions of Childhood Between Rousseau and FreudThis collection of essays challenges the marginalization of childhood in modern European visual culture, exploring its...

Jacques Pépin's Fast Food My Way is a comprehensive guide to creating simple yet special meals in minutes. By applying techniques honed in world-renowned kitchens, Jacques shares his expertise to...

Rousseau's work has shaped modern notions of public and private life. Mark S. Cladis explores how Rousseau's ideas relate to religion and democracy, examining the tension between social engagement...

A mysterious storm off the Greek island of Kythira in 1802 sets off a chain of events that still resonates today. In 2017, a long-lost treasure from the Parthenon was recovered from the sea floor,...

Jacques Tourneur: A Master of Mystery and Sensuality This insightful critical study examines each of Jacques Tourneur's films, as well as his extensive work on MGM shorts and in television. By...

Jacques Derrida's On Touching explores the philosophy of touch from ancient thinkers to contemporary thought. This comprehensive review spans Plato and Aristotle to Jean-Luc Nancy, with discussions...

The Traces of Jacques Derrida's Cinema by Timothy Holland is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of film and philosophy. This book delves into the work of influential philosopher...

The Rousseauian Mind provides a comprehensive survey of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's work, exploring its historical context and contemporary significance. This Handbook covers over forty chapters by...

Seven prominent thinkers explore the concept of our futures in this collection of essays. The contributors examine various authors and their ideas about promises, prophecies, and possibilities,...

This Is Not A Book by Jean Jullien is a playful and interactive book that challenges young readers to see things differently. The book's format is deceptive, with each spread revealing a new object...

European Intellectual History from Rousseau to Nietzsche by Frank Miller Turner Frank Turner's landmark Yale University lecture course on European intellectual history has been distilled into this...

Ghostly Demarcations: A Symposium on Jacques Derrida's Specters of MarxA symposium in response to Jacques Derrida's provocative re-reading of the classics, this collection brings together diverse...

Jacques Papier's story is one of self-discovery and acceptance. As an imaginary friend who doesn't know he's not real, he struggles to find his place in the world.When he finally learns the truth...

The Thinking Machine: A Collection of Stories by Jacques Futrelle Jacques Futrelle's stories about Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, known as The Thinking Machine, are renowned for their clever...

The Ethics of Psychoanalysis, 1959-1960: A Transcript of Jacques Lacan's Seminar. Jacques Lacan was a charismatic and influential thinker whose work has had a profound impact on various fields,...

Jacques Tati: A Life of Precision and Artistry This comprehensive biography offers an unparalleled insight into the life and work of French cinema's most beloved comedy actor and director, Jacques...

Freud's Papers on Technique, 1953-1954A collection of lectures by Jacques Lacan, offering insights into the principles and practices of psychoanalysis.Translated from the original French text, this...

Good Morning, Midnight is the culmination of a searing literary arc by Jean Rhys, a masterful psychological portrait that explores the complexities of human tragedy. The novel's everywoman heroine...

The Object Relation: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book IV by Jacques Lacan This volume of Jacques Lacan's Seminar explores the complex relationships between phobia and perversion. Lacan examines how...

Rousseau, Burke, and Revolution in France 1791 is an updated addition to the Reacting to the Past family, transforming the classroom into Paris in 1791. Here, students gather to craft a constitution...

Anxiety: A Seminar by Jacques Lacan explores the nature of anxiety, suggesting that it is not nostalgia for the object that causes anxiety but rather its imminence. In this 1962-63 seminar, Lacan...

Desire and its Interpretation: Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book VI by Jacques Lacan is a foundational work in psychoanalysis that explores the complexities of human desire. Lacan reveals that desire is...

Freedom's Moment: An Essay on the French Idea of Liberty from Rousseau to Foucault by Paul M. Cohen explores the concept of freedom in modern France through the lives and works of eight influential...

Jacques Lacan and the Philosophy of Psychoanalysis by Ellie Ragland-Sullivan is a comprehensive critical analysis of the French philosopher's thought. This volume fills a significant gap in the...

Amy Jacques Garvey: A Life of Activism and Vision. This biography explores the life and ideas of Amy Jacques Garvey, a pioneering Pan-African freedom fighter of the 20th century. Born in Jamaica, Amy...

Thirty years after his death, Jacques Lacan's legacy continues to shape contemporary thought. This dialogue between two prominent intellectuals offers a unique insight into the French philosopher's...

Jacques Ellul explores the complex relationship between money and power in this thought-provoking work.The author argues that while societal approaches to economics may seem appealing, they...

A unique and thought-provoking memoir that spans multiple countries and experiences, this book tells the story of one man's life from his dramatic foster family encounter during WW2 to his later...

Goddesses in Older Women: Archetypes in Women over Fifty by Jean Shinoda Bolen As women approach the third phase of their lives, they are invited to embark on a new journey of self-discovery and...

The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book V: Formations of the Unconscious In this fifth installment of his seminar series, Jacques Lacan explores the concept of Witz, or wit, and its relationship to...

Amy Jacques Garvey Selected Writings from the Negro World, 1923-1928 offers a long-overdue opportunity to engage with the work of Amy Jacques Garvey, one of the most prolific women within Black...

Jacques Derrida and the Legacies of DeconstructionThis book examines how Derrida's work has helped us rethink tradition, legacy, and inheritance in Western philosophy. By applying his own theories to...

Jacques the Fatalist by Denis Diderot is a philosophical exploration of human existence. The novel challenges the idea that our lives are determined by genetics and environment, questioning whether...

Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people's living rooms.In this exciting picturebook biography, Dan...

Jacques Copeau was a pioneering figure in twentieth-century theatre practice, known for his innovative approaches to actor-training, physical theatre, and ensemble acting. This book provides an...

Neutralized: The FBI vs. Jean Seberg is a powerful and thought-provoking account of the 1960s civil rights movement. Iowa-born actress Jean Seberg was a gifted and compassionate individual who used...

Jacques Villon: Cubist Work on Paper A comprehensive study of 53 Cubist-related images from the artist's extensive collection of works on paper, exploring the influence of the "Section d'Or" on his...

When tryouts for her school's gymnastics team didn't go as planned, 7-year-old Jean faced disappointment. However, with the help of her coach and positive encouragement, she was able to overcome her...

A beautifully illustrated book celebrating Jacques Pépin's lifelong love of chickens. This collection features dozens of his celebrated paintings, poignant and humorous stories, and recipes...