Contributions

  • Lecercle, J.L. - Contributor

Publication

1968 - Éditions sociales, Paris, France

Language

French

Word Count

46,750 words, Guess

Page Count

187 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCJC179 .R8 1968

Description

In his Discourses (1755), Rousseau argues that inequalities of rank, wealth and power are the inevitable result of the civilising process. If inequality is intolerable - and Rousseau shows with unparalledled eloquence how it robs us not only of our material but also of our psychological independence - then how can we recover the peaceful self-sufficiency of life in the state of nature? 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. Rousseau's sweeping account of humanity's social and political development epitomises the innovative boldness of the Englightment, and it is one of the most provocative and influential works of the 18th century.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Les Classiques du peuple

Other Editions

  • Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommesÉditions sociales1968-01-01
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