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| Title:
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ROUSSEAU
A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED |
| By: |
Matthew Simpson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£24.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0826489400 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780826489401 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
15 March, 2007 |
| Series: |
Guides for the Perplexed |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the most engaging yet enigmatic philosophers of the eighteenth century. This title covers the whole range of Rousseau's life and work, offering a review of his landmark philosophical texts, including "The Social Contract" and "Emile", together with examination of his influential contribution to the social sciences. |
| Synopsis: |
"Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the most engaging yet enigmatic philosophers of the eighteenth century. He wrote with a flair and directness unique among great thinkers, yet beneath the surface of his works there is an extraordinarily complex theory of human nature and society. His diverse body of writing often leaves students struggling to find a coherent philosophical outlook. "Rousseau: A Guide for the Perplexed" is a clear and thorough account of Rousseau's major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the complicated thought of this key philosopher.The book covers the whole range of Rousseau's life and work, offering a detailed review of his landmark philosophical texts, including "The Social Contract" and "Emile", together with examination of his influential contribution to the social sciences. The book provides a cogent and reliable survey of the famous paradoxes in his philosophy and shows how they fit together into a coherent and important theory of culture and politics. This book is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging philosopher. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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