Rousseau

by Nicholas Dent

Book Overview

In this superb introduction, Nicholas Dent covers the whole of Rousseau's thought. Beginning with a helpful overview of Rousseau's life and works, he introduces and assesses Rousseau's central ideas and arguments. These include the corruption of modern civilization, the state of nature, his famous theories of amour de soi and amour propre, education, and his famous work Emile. He gives particular attention to Rousseau's theories of democracy and freedom...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415283507
• ISBN13: 9780415283502
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.7"