A provocative essay that challenged the superiority of civilized society and modern government, Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality made him an outcast among fellow Enlightenment thinkers but stands today as one of the most important political texts in Western history. Helena Rosenblatt's new translation, introduction, and selection of related documents help students comprehend why Rousseau's criticisms of human nature, political hierarchy, and private property were so controversial in his time yet later were hailed as a foundation of democracy. The introduction explores life experiences that shaped Rousseau's philosophy, explains contemporary ideas about political authority and social order, and guides students through Rousseau's thought, including explanations of how his work anticipated theories about evolution and inspired leaders of the French Revolution. Related primary documents - including a selection from Rousseau's Social Contract - situate Rousseau's ideas in contemporary political and social thought. Questions for consideration, a chronology of Rousseau's life and work, and a selected bibliography enrich students' understanding of the man and his times.
这本书买了一年多了,一直放在床头。想起来了就读一段。 前天晚上,终于翻完了最后一页。突然想再去读读卢梭的其他著作。我有些喜欢这个孤独的老头了 :D 初读的时候觉得有些晦涩,很多段文字需要反复阅读才能弄明白。但回顾下来,不得不佩服卢梭的思维缜密。若是活在他的年代...
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評分读书之前,对于人的自然状态等一些名词时有所耳闻,也时而有所思考的。主要思考的方面,往往是就个人的感受来说,因为体会到种种不安焦虑等等情绪,会萌生一种想法:是不是只有人才会有这种种的烦恼与痛苦,而自然界的动物简简单单的生活,反倒是有种简单的快乐。这种想法随着...
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