Rousseau Today Interdisciplinary Essays
Synopsis
This book demonstrates that Rousseau offers a distinctive critical voice which is worthy of listening to. Rousseau is shown to target not merely social ‘injustices’, but the very dynamics central to the ‘form of life’ itself. As such we are able to contemplate, and engage in, a more foundational form of social critique. We contend that by returning to Rousseau, both as a theorist in his own right, and as an interlocutor with the contemporary literature within radical political and social philosophy, we can see both the circumscribed nature of contemporary discussion, and the true importance of Rousseau’s thought. In summary, Rousseau remains a figure of vital importance across disciplines and it is high time for an edited volume which connects insights centring his thought and impact today.
Book details
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2023
- Series:
- Political Philosophy and Public Purpose
- Author:
- Neal Harris, Denis Bosseau, Ployjai Pintobtang, Owen Brown
- ISBN:
- 9783031292439
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783031292422
- Publisher:
- Springer International Publishing
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2023-06-30
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2023
- Copyright by:
- The Editor
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
-
English
- Categories:
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History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government