This edition brings the classic 1761 anonymous translation first published by R. and J. Dodsley. A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind is a work written by the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau that explores the roots of social inequality and its impact on human societies. Rousseau argues that the development of private property and the emergence of civil society have led to a fundamental inequality among individuals, creating a division between the powerful and the oppressed. He traces the historical progression from the state of nature, where humans lived in primitive equality, to the establishment of property rights and the formation of organized societies. Rousseau's critique of the corrupting influences of civilization and his call for a return to a more natural and egalitarian state have had a profound impact on political thought and continue to be a key text in discussions about social justice and the nature of human society.
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A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind
This edition brings the classic 1761 anonymous translation first published by R. and J. Dodsley. A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind is a work written by the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau that explores the roots of social inequality and its impact on human societies. Rousseau argues that the development of private property and the emergence of civil society have led to a fundamental inequality among individuals, creating a division between the powerful and the oppressed. He traces the historical progression from the state of nature, where humans lived in primitive equality, to the establishment of property rights and the formation of organized societies. Rousseau's critique of the corrupting influences of civilization and his call for a return to a more natural and egalitarian state have had a profound impact on political thought and continue to be a key text in discussions about social justice and the nature of human society.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798881115203 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 01/29/2024 |
| Pages: | 106 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d) |
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