Rousseau

by Timothy O'Hagan

Book Overview

Timothy O'Hagan investigates Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings concerning the formation of humanity, of the individual and of the citizen in his three master works: the Discourse on the Origin of Inequality among Men, Emile and the Social Contract. He explores Rousseau's reflections on the sexes, language and religion.

O'Hagan gives Rousseau's arguments a close and sympathetic reading. He writes as a philosopher, not a historian, yet he never...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415308631
• ISBN13: 9780415308632
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"