Rousseau: A Guide for the Perplexed by Matthew Simpson (English) Paperback Book

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This Guide for the Perplexed provides a clear and thorough account of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of the most engaging yet enigmatic philosophers of the eighteenth century. The book covers the whole range of Rousseau's life and work, offering a detailed review of his landmark philosophical texts, including The Social Contract and Emile. It is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging philosopher.

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"Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the most engaging yet enigmatic philosophers of the eighteenth century. He wrote with a flair and directness unique among great thinkers, yet beneath the surface of his works there is an extraordinarily complex theory of human nature and society. His diverse body of writing often leaves students struggling to find a coherent philosophical outlook. "Rousseau: A Guide for the Perplexed" is a clear and thorough account of Rousseau's major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the complicated thought of this key philosopher.The book covers the whole range of Rousseau's life and work, offering a detailed review of his landmark philosophical texts, including "The Social Contract" and "Emile", together with examination of his influential contribution to the social sciences. The book provides a cogent and reliable survey of the famous paradoxes in his philosophy and shows how they fit together into a coherent and important theory of culture and politics. This book is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging philosopher.

Notes

Part of the Guides For The Perplexed series, these student's guides offer clear, concise and accessible introduction to some of the most important thinkers.

Author Biography

Matthew Simpson is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Luther College, Decorah, IA. Among his previous publications is 'Political Libery in the Social Contract' in A Decade of Transformations, eds Gerin & Jedlickova.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. His Life and Works; 2. 'Discourse on the Sciences and Arts'; 3. 'Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality'; 4. The Social Contract; 5. Emile; 6. Conclusion; Guide to Further Reading.

Long Description

Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the most engaging yet enigmatic philosophers of the eighteenth century. He wrote with a flair and directness unique among great thinkers, yet beneath the surface of his works there is an extraordinarily complex theory of human nature and society. His diverse body of writing often leaves students struggling to find a coherent philosophical outlook. Rousseau: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Rousseau's major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the complicated thought of this key philosopher. The book covers the whole range of Rousseau's life and work, offering a detailed review of his landmark philosophical texts, including The Social Contract and Emile, together with examination of his influential contribution to the social sciences . The book provides a cogent and reliable survey of the famous paradoxes in his philosophy and shows how they fit together into a coherent and important theory of culture and politics. This book is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging philosopher. >

Details ISBN0826489400 Author Matthew Simpson Short Title ROUSSEAU Pages 146 Publisher Continuum Language English ISBN-10 0826489400 ISBN-13 9780826489401 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 194 Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-05-31 Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Subtitle A Guide for the Perplexed Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Guides for the Perplexed (Paperback) DOI 10.1604/9780826489401 UK Release Date 2007-03-28 AU Release Date 2007-03-28 NZ Release Date 2007-03-28 Translated from English We've got this

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