Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Broschiertes Buch

The Social Contract & Discourses

Beschreibung

A cornerstone of political philosophy, The Social Contract & Discourses explores the nature of freedom, governance, and society. Rousseau's bold ideas on democracy, sovereignty, and the general will have shaped modern thought, challenging tyranny and inspiring revolutions. A timeless work that questions authority and redefines the meaning of citizenship.

Autor

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712, in Geneva, Switzerland, and passed away on July 2, 1778, in Ermenonville, France. He was a prominent philosopher, writer, and composer whose works significantly impacted political, educational, and social thought during the Age of Enlightenment. Rousseau's writings influenced the development of modern political, economic, and educational ideas and played a key role in the intellectual groundwork for the French Revolution. His works, such as "The Social Contract" and "Emile," challenged traditional structures of society, advocating for the importance of individual freedom, equality, and natural human rights. Rousseau s philosophy also explored the impact of civilization on human nature, critiquing how societal progress often corrupts the inherent goodness of people. His ideas greatly influenced thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Adam Smith. Throughout his life, Rousseau was shaped by the ideas of other great philosophers such as Ren Descartes, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, and Samuel von Pufendorf. He married Th r se Levasseur in 1768, with whom he spent the latter part of his life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Natal Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 260
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9798348546069
• Artikelnr.: 73543896