Rousseau's God: Theology, Religion, and the Natural Goodness of Man

by John T. Scott

A landmark study of Rousseau's theological and religious thought.

John T. Scott offers a comprehensive interpretation of Rousseau's theological and religious thought, both in its own right and in relation to Rousseau's broader oeuvre. In chapters focused on different key writings, Scott reveals recurrent themes in Rousseau's views on the subject and traces their evolution over time. He shows that two concepts-truth and utility-are integral...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226825507
• ISBN13: 9780226825502
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"