Rousseau's Theory of Human Association: Transparent and Opaque Communities by G.

Description: Rousseau's Theory of Human Association by G. Hill The book explores the characteristic features and political consequences of social interaction when the parties intentions are transparent, and when they are opaque. The author develops a theory of association and uses it to elucidate, assess and extend Rousseaus views of human nature, civil society, the market economy and the republican state. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The book explores the characteristic features and political consequences of social interaction when the parties intentions are transparent, and when they are opaque. The author develops a theory of association and uses it to elucidate, assess and extend Rousseaus views of human nature, civil society, the market economy and the republican state. Author Biography GREG HILL is a Strategic Advisor in the City of SeattleAs Department of Finance, USA. Table of Contents Introduction Transparency and Opacity in Nature, Society, and State Association and Civil Society in Transparent and Opaque Societies Opaque Traders and the Invisible Hand Transparency, Opacity, and Political Theory Conclusion Review "A rational-choice interpretation of Rousseau? And one that even people bored by rational-choice theory will want to read? That is the miracle Greg Hill has pulled off. Rousseaus Theory of Human Association is an engaging read and a challenge - not only to conventional interpretations of Rousseau - but to defenses of unfettered capitalism. Hill writes well and thinks hard, and the results will be worthwhile for anyone with an interest in Rousseau or in the nature of modern interpersonal relationships." - Jeffrey Friedman, Editor, Critical Review Long Description This book examines Rousseau s ideas about the natural transparency of human intention, the loss of this transparency in the opaque cities of Europe, and the possibility of its restoration within small republican communities. The author weaves together Rousseau s provocative conjectures about transparency and opaqueness to provide an original interpretation of Rousseau s political thought and its bearing on several contemporary controversies. He also argues that civic cooperation in Rousseau s model republic requires mutual surveillance; that Hobbes s argument for a sovereign state assumes the natural opacity of human intention; and that Adam Smith s " invisible hand" cannot efficiently coordinate the self-interested choices of opaque traders. Review Quote "A rational-choice interpretation of Rousseau? And one that even people bored by rational-choice theory will want to read? That is the miracle Greg Hill has pulled off.Rousseaus Theory of Human Associationis an engaging read and a challenge--not only to conventional interpretations of Rousseau--but to defenses of unfettered capitalism. Hill writes well and thinks hard, and the results will be worthwhile for anyone with an interest in Rousseau or in the nature of modern interpersonal relationships." --Jeffrey Friedman, Editor,Critical Review Description for Bookstore The book explores the characteristic features and political consequences of social interaction when the parties intentions are transparent, and when they are opaque. Details ISBN1403972591 Short Title ROUSSEAUS THEORY OF HUMAN ASSN Pages 202 Language English ISBN-10 1403972591 ISBN-13 9781403972590 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Transparent and Opaque Communities Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781403972590 AU Release Date 2006-06-15 NZ Release Date 2006-06-15 US Release Date 2006-06-15 UK Release Date 2006-06-15 Author G. Hill Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2006 ed. Edition 2006th Publication Date 2006-06-15 Alternative 9781349533909 DEWEY 320.01 Illustrations XIV, 202 p. Audience Undergraduate 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:96926820;

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