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Zusatztext "Does the world need more monographs on major philosophers? It does when they are as well written as the ‘Starting with' series... Delaney (Niagara Univ.) shows how the doctrines of Rousseau's most famous work, The Social Contract, are echoed in his other writings, and he contrasts them with the views of Hobbes ... Summing up: Recommended." -Choice Informationen zum Autor James J. Delaney is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Niagara University in western New York, USA. Klappentext Jean Jacques Rousseau is one of the most important and influential thinkers of the Enlightenment period and, indeed, of the whole history of philosophy. His political theory heavily influenced the French revolution, development of socialist theory and the growth of nationalism. Clearly and thematically structured, covering all of Rousseau's key works, Starting with Rousseau leads the reader through a thorough overview of the development of his thought, resulting in a more thorough understanding of the roots of his philosophical concerns. Offering coverage of the full range of Rousseau's ideas, the book firmly sets his work in the context of the Enlightenment and explores his contributions to social theory, theories of human nature, philosophy of education, political philosophy and autobiography. The book introduces the major thinkers and events that proved influential in the development of Rousseau's thought. Vorwort A new introduction to Rousseau, guiding the student through the key concepts of his work by examining the overall development of his ideas. Zusammenfassung Jean Jacques Rousseau is one of the most important and influential thinkers of the Enlightenment period and, indeed, of the whole history of philosophy. His political theory heavily influenced the French Revolution, development of socialist theory and the growth of nationalism. This book presents an overview of Rousseau's thought. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction to Rousseau and the Enlightenment 2. Progress and Modern Society 3. The State of Nature and Human History 4. Philosophy of Education 5. Political Philosophy 6. Rousseau's Autobiographical Works Bibliography Index ...
