Discourse on the Origin of Inequality
A theory of human evolution that prefigured Darwin and made a seminal contribtion to political and social thought, this discourse is the most influential of Rousseau's writings.
A theory of human evolution that prefigured Darwin and made a seminal contribtion to political and social thought, this discourse is the most influential of Rousseau's writings.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781449540043 (144954004X)
Publish date: October 18th 2009
Publisher: CreateSpace
Pages no: 74
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
History,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
Cultural,
Politics,
Philosophy,
France,
Political Science,
18th Century
I found this book an interesting read and it does has some interesting concepts. While it sort of reads like Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, much of the ideas are based upon speculation and Rousseau's conclusions seem to be little more than guess work. Mind you, it is interesting to see such a disco...
12 years ago
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