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Rousseau: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)
Matthew Simpson
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Description for Rousseau: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)
Paperback. 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. Series: Guides for the Perplexed. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 206. A Guide for the Perplexed. Series: Guides for the Perplexed S. 192 pages. 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. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: HPCD. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 13. Weight: 206.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Guides for the Perplexed
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780826489401
SKU
V9780826489401
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About Matthew Simpson
Matthew Simpson is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Luther College, Decorah, IA. Among his previous publications is 'Political Libery in the Social Contract' in A Decade of Transformations, eds Gerin & Jedlickova.
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