Men and Citizens by Judith Shklar
This book, first published in 1969, is widely regarded as one of the best studies of Rousseau's thought in any language. In it, Professor Shklar examines Rousseau's central concern: given that modern civilisation is intolerable and a return to the state of nature impossible, how is man to arrange his existence in society? Shklar organises the study around Rousseau's two conceptions of Utopia: the Spartan city and the autonomous family group. She emphasises the importance for Rousseau of psychological factors and shows how, when mediated through his images of authority and use of metaphor, they bring him to his notorious view that man is 'everywhere in chains'. In Shklar's view, Rousseau's conclusion is almost equally pessimistic: the chances are very remote that we can overcome the psychological obstacles to become both men and citizens.
' … both original and stimulating … solidly constructed and marked by a truly impressive grasp of Rousseau's elusive thought … The excellence of this book is undeniable … deserves the widest possible attention' The American Historical Review
Shklar, Judith N.: - Judith Shklar was John Cowles Professor of Government at Harvard University and a MacArthur Fellow.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521316408 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521316405 |
| Title | Men and Citizens |
| Author | Judith Shklar |
| Series | Cambridge Studies In The History And Theory Of Politics |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1985-04-18 |
| Number of pages | 268 |
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