Discourse On The Origin Of Inequality

Rousseau argues that inequalities of rank, wealth, and power are the inevitable result of the civilizing process. We cannot return to a simpler time, but measuring the costs of progress may help us to imagine alternatives to the corruption and oppressive conformity of modern society.

Product details

• Authors: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.1999
• EAN: 9780192839817
• ISBN: 978-0-19-283981-7
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 197 mm x 8 mm
• Series: World's classics
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology