J. J. Rousseau (1893)

By Arthur Maxime Chuquet

Book Overview

J.J. Rousseau (1893) is a biographical work written by Arthur Chuquet about the life of the French philosopher, writer, and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book covers Rousseau's childhood, his education, his early career as a musician and writer, his relationships with other intellectuals of the time, and his major philosophical works including The Social Contract and Emile. Chuquet delves into Rousseau's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women and his struggles with mental illness. The book also explores Rousseau's political philosophy, which had a significant impact on the French Revolution and subsequent political movements. Overall, J.J. Rousseau (1893) provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and ideas of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164874543
• ISBN13: 9781164874546
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"