Rousseau and the Limits of the Liberal International Order

“Jean Jacques Rousseau’s (1712–1778) work has inspired generations of readers. The timelessness of Rousseau’s tone, his passionate and honest style, and his exposure of vulnerability paired with intellectual brilliance attract readers old and young. Rousseau’s work has also inspired a large body of scholarship, especially in political theory and literary studies. ... the pleasure of reading or the experience of learning from this well-written and intelligent book, accessible to a generally educated ... .” (Kamila Stullerova, Society, Vol. 62 (6), 2025)