Discourse on the Origin of Inequality by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (English) Paperba

Description: Discourse on the Origin of Inequality by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Elizabeth S. Haldane Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A powerful, passionate explanation of the roots of social inequality, Rousseaus Discourse influenced virtually every major philosopher of the Enlightenment. It remains among the 18th-centurys most provocative and frequently studied works. Publisher Description A powerful, passionate explanation of the roots of social inequality, Rousseaus Discourse influenced virtually every major philosopher of the Enlightenment. It remains among the 18th-centurys most provocative and frequently studied works. If humans are benevolent by nature, how do societies become corrupt? And how do governments founded upon the defense of individual rights degenerate into tyranny? These are the questions addressed by Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, a strikingly original inquiry into much-explored issues of 18th-century (and subsequent) philosophy: human nature and the best form of government. Rousseau takes an innovative approach by introducing a "hypothetical history" that presents a theoretical view of people in a pre-social condition and the ensuing effects of civilization. In his sweeping account of humanitys social and political development, the author develops a theory of human evolution that prefigures Darwinian thought and encompasses aspects of ethics, sociology, and epistemology. He concludes that people are inevitably corrupt as a result of both natural (or physical) inequalities and moral (or political) inequalities. One of the most influential works of the Enlightenment, the Discourse on the Origin of Inequality offers a thought-provoking account of societys origins and a keen criticism of unequal modern political institutions. Details ISBN 0486434141 ISBN-13 9780486434148 Title Discourse on the Origin of Inequality Author Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Elizabeth S. Haldane Format Paperback Year 2004 Pages 64 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. GE_Item_ID:929551; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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