The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Zaretsky, Robert, Scott, John T.
ISBN 10: 0300121938 ISBN 13: 9780300121933
Published by Yale University Press, 2009
Used
Hardcover
From
Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks member since 1996
This specific item is no longer available.
About this Item
Description:
Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # J07B-02302
Synopsis:
The rise and spectacular fall of the friendship between the two great philosophers of the eighteenth century, barely six months after they first met, reverberated on both sides of the Channel. As the relationship between Jean-Jacques Rousseau and David Hume unravelled, a volley of rancorous letters was fired off, then quickly published and devoured by aristocrats, intellectuals, and common readers, alike. Everyone took sides in this momentous dispute between the greatest of Enlightenment thinkers. In this lively and revealing book, Robert Zaretsky and John T. Scott explore the unfolding rift between Rousseau and Hume. The authors are particularly fascinated by the connection between the thinkers' lives and thought, especially the way that their failure to understand one another (and themselves) illuminates the limits of human understanding. In addition, they situate the philosophers' quarrel in the social, political, and intellectual milieu that informed their actions, as well as the actions of the other participants in the dispute, such as James Boswell, Adam Smith, and Voltaire. By examining the conflict through the prism of each philosopher's contribution to Western thought, Zaretsky and Scott reveal the implications for the two men as individuals and philosophers as well as for the contemporary world, which remains deeply influenced by the Enlightenment.
About the Author: Robert Zaretsky is professor of French, Honors College, University of Houston. John T. Scott is professor of political science, University of California, Davis. Zaretsky and Scott are also coauthors of 'Frail Happiness: An Essay on Rousseau'.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, ...
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # M0300121938Z3
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. HARDCOVER Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # M0300121938Z4
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0300121938I5N10
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_430122804
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel : Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Published by
Yale University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0300121938
ISBN 13: 9780300121933
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1ST. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5271612-6
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel : Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Published by
Yale University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0300121938
ISBN 13: 9780300121933
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1ST. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5444041-6
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel : Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Published by
Yale University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0300121938
ISBN 13: 9780300121933
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1ST. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5444041-6
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # F14C-01534
Stock Image
The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Seller: Strand Book Store, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. The rise and spectacular fall of the friendship between the two great philosophers of the 18th century, barely six months after they first met, reverberated on both sides of the Channel. Their rancorous letters were quickly published and devoured by aristocrats, intellectuals, and common readers alike. Everyone, it seems, wanted in on the fray. This lively and revealing book explores the unfolding rift between Rousseau and Hume, with a focus on the way that the failure of each to understand the other - and himself - illuminates the limits of human understanding. Notes, Index. B&W illus. 247p. Seller Inventory # 1908371
The Philosophers' Quarrel: Rousseau, Hume, and the Limits of Human Understanding
Published by
New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 2009, 2009
ISBN 10: 0300121938
ISBN 13: 9780300121933
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Atlantic Bookshop, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, cloth, dust jacket, x, 247pp., ills. First printing. VG+/VG+: a clean, bright and sound book in a bright and whole jacket with very mild dust soiling. Seller Inventory # ATLRZJTSPQ