The Sexual Politics of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Joel Schwartz presents the first systematic treatment of Rousseaus understanding of the political importance of women, sexuality, and the family. Using both Rousseaus lesser-known literary works and such major writings as Emile, Julie, and The Second Discourse, he offers an original and provocative presentation of Rousseaus argument. To read Rousseau, Schwartz believes, is to enter into a profound discourse about the meaning of sexual equality and the opportunities, pitfalls, costs, and benefits that sexual relationships bestow and impose on us all. His own thoughtful reading of Rousseau opens up fresh perspectives on political philosophy and the history of sexual, masculine, and feminine psychology.

Product details

• Authors: Schwartz, Joel Schwartz
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.1985
• EAN: 9780226742243
• ISBN: 978-0-226-74224-3
• No. of pages: 203
• Dimensions: 15 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; HEALTH & FITNESS / Sexuality, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, SELF-HELP / Sexual Instruction, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, Sex & sexuality, sex manuals, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, History of Western philosophy, Psychology: sexual behaviour, Sexual Behaviour, Sex and sexuality: advice and issues