On the Origin of Inequality & A Discourse on Poltical Economy (Great Books Foundation)

Jean Jacques Rousseau (Author); G.D. Cole (Translator and Introduction)

Published by Henry Regnery Company, Publishers/ Published for the Great Books Foundation, Chicago, IL, 1949

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156 pp. Jean-Jacques Rousseau writes, "Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains." This statement exemplifies the main idea behind "The Social Contract," in other words that man is essentially free if it weren't for the oppression of political organizations such as government. Rousseau goes on to lay forth the principles that he deems most important for achieving political right amongst people. Contained within this volume are also two discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In "A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality" Rousseau examines the causes of the inequalities that exist among men concluding that it is the natural result of the formation of any civilization. In "A Discourse on Political Economy" Rousseau examines the nature of politics and their effect on people. These three works lay a solid foundation for the political philosophy of Rousseau and are a must read for any student of political science or philosophy. Well bound copy with moderate external wear. Clean text with moderate to heavy foxing on pages caused by age. Previous owner's name inscribed on first free front-end page. An excellent reading/study/work/ research copy. A hard-to-find-book. A rare gem!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Origin of Inequality & A Discourse on Poltical Economy (Great Books Foundation)
• Publisher: Henry Regnery Company, Publishers/ Published for the Great Books Foundation, Chicago, IL
• Publication Date: 1949
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: Special Contents of This 1949 Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Social History & Studies, Comparative Sociology
  • Political Science, Political Theory & Studies
  • Philosophy