Rousseau's The social contract [electronic resource] : a reader's guide / Christopher D. Wraight.

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Wraight, Christopher D

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Continuum reader's guidesPublication details: London ; New York : Continuum, ℗♭2008.Description: 1 online resource (viii, 136 pages)ISBN:

9781441120953 (electronic bk.)
1441120955 (electronic bk.)

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Rousseau's The social contract.DDC classification:

320.11 22

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Full-text via ProQuest Ebook Central

Contents:

1. Context -- 2. Overview of Themes -- 3. Reading the Text : Book I, Book II, Books III and IV -- 4. Reception and Influence -- Further Reading.

Summary: Rousseau's The Social Contract is one of the most important works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Since its publication in 1762, it has been profoundly influential in shaping the historical developments of many societies and remains sharply relevant today. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseau's work for the first time, this Reader's Guide offers guidance on philosophical and historical context, key themes, reading the text, reception and influence and advice on further reading.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-131) and index.

1. Context -- 2. Overview of Themes -- 3. Reading the Text : Book I, Book II, Books III and IV -- 4. Reception and Influence -- Further Reading.

Rousseau's The Social Contract is one of the most important works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Since its publication in 1762, it has been profoundly influential in shaping the historical developments of many societies and remains sharply relevant today. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseau's work for the first time, this Reader's Guide offers guidance on philosophical and historical context, key themes, reading the text, reception and influence and advice on further reading.

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