Rousseau's 'The Social Contract': A Reader's Guide by Dr Christopher D. Wraight

Description: Rousseau's 'The Social Contract' by Dr Christopher D. Wraight Rousseaus "The Social Contract" is one of the most important works of political thought in the history of philosophy. This book offers guidance on philosophical and historical context, key themes, reading the text, reception and influence and advice on further reading. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rousseaus 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.In Rousseaus The Social Contract: A Readers Guide, Chris Wraight offers a clear and thorough account of Rousseaus work, a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will allow readers to rapidly navigate the text. The book explores all the important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of its reception and influence. Wraight highlights how the central themes are relevant today, both to current philosophical debate and wider current affairs. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseaus work for the first time, this is the ideal companion to the study of this most unique and influential of texts. Author Biography Christopher D. Wraight has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, UK. He currently teaches with the Royal Institute of Philosophy. Table of Contents 1. Context2. Overview of Themes3. Reading the Texti. Book Iii. Book IIiii. Book IIIiv. Book IV4. Reception and Influence5. Further Reading Promotional A Readers Guide to one of the most important and influential works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Long Description Rousseaus 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. In Rousseaus The Social Contract: A Readers Guide , Chris Wraight offers a clear and thorough account of Rousseaus work, a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will allow readers to rapidly navigate the text. The book explores all the important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of its reception and influence. Wraight highlights how the central themes are relevant today, both to current philosophical debate and wider current affairs. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseaus work for the first time, this is the ideal companion to the study of this most unique and influential of texts. > Promotional "Headline" A Readers Guide to one of the most important and influential works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Details ISBN0826498590 Short Title ROUSSEAUS THE SOCIAL CONTRACT Language English ISBN-10 0826498590 ISBN-13 9780826498595 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Subtitle A Readers Guide Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2008-11-01 NZ Release Date 2008-11-01 Translated from English Author Dr Christopher D. Wraight Pages 146 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Readers Guides Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-11-01 DEWEY 320.01 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2008-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:18461199;

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