The Basic Political Writings
Discourse on the Sciences and the Arts: Discourse on the Origin of...
Published on 1. November 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
249 pages
978-0-87220-047-0 (ISBN)
Description
'The publication of these excellent translations is a happy occasion for teachers of courses in political philosophy and the history of political theory...' - Raymon M Lemos, "Teaching Philosophy".
Reviews / Votes
"The publication of these excellent translations is a happy occasion for teachers of courses in political philosophy and the history of political theory..." -- Raymon M. Lemos, Teaching Philosophy "The single most comprehensive, reliable and economical collection of Rousseau's explicitly political writings." -- Michael Franz, Loyola CollegeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge, MA
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87220-047-0 (9780872200470)
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Persons
Donald A Cress is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, Parkside.
Content
CONTENTS: Note on the Translation; Introduction; Bibliography; Discourse on the Sciences and the Arts; Discourse on the Origin of Inequality; Rousseau's Notes to Discourse on the Origin of Inequality; On the Social Contract: Book 1 to 4.