Condorcet: Political Writings

Klappentext A revised translation of Condorcet's view of progress across history and his prophetic writings on women, slavery, freedom and revolution. Zusammenfassung Revolutionary, mathematician, economist, philosopher and politician, Condorcet (1743–1794) wrote a compelling view of human progress across world history and a remarkably prophetic view of the future. Set in context by the editors' introduction, this revised translation of 'The Sketch' and lesser-known writings shows why Condorcet is of growing interest today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editors' introduction; Published works by Condorcet; Suggestions for further reading; Principal events in Condorcet's life; Notes on the texts; 1. The Sketch; 2. On slavery; 3. On the emancipation of women; 4. On despotism; 5. On freedom; 6. On revolution; 7. Advice to his daughter and testament; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Jean Antoine Nicolas De Condorcet, Steven Lukes, Steven Urbinati Lukes
• Assisted by: Steven Lukes (Editor), Nadia Urbinati (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.04.2012
• EAN: 9781107605398
• ISBN: 978-1-107-60539-8
• No. of pages: 262
• Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education