Starting with Rousseau by James Delaney

Starting with Rousseau by James Delaney

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Jean Jacques Rousseau is one of the most important and influential thinkers of the Enlightenment period and, indeed, of the whole history of philosophy. His political theory heavily influenced the French Revolution, development of socialist theory and the growth of nationalism. This book presents an overview of Rousseau's thought.

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Starting with Rousseau by James Delaney

Jean Jacques Rousseau is one of the most important and influential thinkers of the Enlightenment period and, indeed, of the whole history of philosophy. His political theory heavily influenced the French Revolution, development of socialist theory and the growth of nationalism. This book presents an overview of Rousseau's thought.
"On every page the reader feels Delaney's passionate encounter with the thought of RousseauThe scope of the work is impressive, addressing themes central to Rousseau's philosophical oeuvre ... Starting with Rousseau is an excellent introduction to a thinker often overlooked by more orthodox histories of philosophy. It accomplishes what a good commentary is supposed to accomplish: return us to Rousseau's own writings with insight and vigour." - Timothy Sean Quinn, Xavier University, USA
"Does the world need more monographs on major philosophers? It does when they are as well written as the ‘Starting with' series... Delaney (Niagara Univ.) shows how the doctrines of Rousseau's most famous work, The Social Contract, are echoed in his other writings, and he contrasts them with the views of Hobbes ... Summing up: Recommended." -Choice
James J. Delaney is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Niagara University in western New York, USA.
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ISBN 13 9781847062796
ISBN 10 1847062792
Title Starting with Rousseau
Author James Delaney
Series Starting With
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2009-06-15
Number of pages 182
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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